from Act I of the Italian opera
La Sonnambula by Vincenzo Bellini
Libretto: Felice Romani
Role: Count Rodolfo, Lord of the village
Voice Part: bass Fach: lyric bass
Setting: The village green of a village in Switzerland, early 19th century
Synopsis: Count Rodolfo has arrived at Lisa's inn in disguise to stay a night. He speaks to himself of the days of his youth when all was tranquil and serene. He regrets that he will never be able to experience those days again.