from Act II, Scene 4 of the English opera
The Bohemian Girl by Michael William Balfe
Libretto: Alfred Bunn
Role: Count Arnheim, governor of Presburg
Voice Part: bass Fach: lyric bass
Setting: The Count's apartment in the Hall of Justice
Synopsis: Twelve years ago, the Count's daughter went missing and he has given up hope of finding her again. Viewing a picture of her, he recollects her fondly.