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Ma dall'arido stelo divulsa
      from Act II of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Amelia, the wife of Renato
• Voice Part : soprano   Fach : dramatic soprano
• Setting : A deserted field outside of Boston at the foot of a steep hill, late 17th century
• Range : A4 to C6. Tessitura : C4 to G5
• Synopsis : Amelia, at the urging of Ulrica, has come to the gallows search for herbs. The herbs will be made into a potion which will cure her of her feelings for her husband's best friend, Riccardo.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Morrò, ma prima in grazia
      from Act III scene 1 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Amelia, the wife of Renato
• Voice Part : soprano   Fach : dramatic soprano
• Setting : A room in Renato's house, Boston, late 17th century
• Range : A4 to B6. Tessitura : D#/Eb4 to F#/Gb5
• Synopsis : Renato threatens Amelia with death so that she will atone for the sins she has committed with Riccardo. She pleads with Renato to see her son one last time before he kills her.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera and aria alone - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog number for aria : #1209, for opera : #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Saper vorreste - Canzone
      from Act III, scene 3 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Oscar, a page
• Voice Part : soprano   Fach : lyric coloratura
• Setting : A vast and rich ballroom splendidly illuminated and prepared for the festivities, Boston, late 17th century
• Range : D4 to B6. Tessitura : G4 to G5
• Synopsis : Renato is questioning Oscar about the King's disguise. This is Oscar's brilliant reply - a mixture of half taunting and half serious.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Translation by Rebecca Burstein.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Re dell'abisso, affrettati
      from Act I, scene 2 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Ulrica, a fortune teller
• Voice Part : mezzo-soprano   Fach : contralto
• Setting : Ulrica's hut near Boston, late 17th century
• Range : G3 to C#/Db6. Tessitura : C4 to F5
• Synopsis : Ulrica calls upon the King of the Abyss to enter her dwelling so she can do his bidding.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

La rivedrà nell'estasi - Cavatina
      from Act I, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Riccardo, the Governor of Boston
• Voice Part : tenor   Fach : spinto
• Setting : A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
• Range : F3 to A#/Bb5. Tessitura : F#/Gb3 to G#/Ab4
• Synopsis : Riccardo is given a list of people who have been invited to the ball the next day and on that list is Amelia's name. He sings of his love for her.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Di' tu se fedele - Canzone
      from Act I, scene 2 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Riccardo, the Governor of Boston
• Voice Part : tenor   Fach : spinto
• Setting : Ulrica's hut near Boston, late 17th century
• Range : C3 to A#/Bb5. Tessitura : D#/Eb3 to F#/Gb4
• Synopsis : Awaiting his fortune to be told, Riccardo arrogantly proclaims that nothing can keep him from the sea or the woman he loves.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Ma se m'è forza perderti
      from Act III, scene 2 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Riccardo, the Governor of Boston
• Voice Part : tenor   Fach : spinto
• Setting : A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
• Range : F#/Gb3 to A#/Bb5. Tessitura : G3 to G#/Ab4
• Synopsis : Alone, Riccardo contemplates his misguided love for Amelia. He decides to send Amelia and Renato to their homeland in an effort to rid his heart of the ill-gotten love.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Alla vita che t'arride - Cavatina
      from Act I, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Renato, Riccardo's secretary
• Voice Part : baritone   Fach : lyric baritone
• Setting : A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
• Range : C3 to G4. Tessitura : D3 to D4
• Synopsis : Riccardo has been lightly dismissing the threats upon his life when Renato reminds him of his countries dependence upon him.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Eri tu che macchiavi quell'anima
      from Act III, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Renato, Riccardo's secretary
• Voice Part : baritone   Fach : lyric baritone
• Setting : A room in Renato's house, Boston, late 17th century
• Range : A3 to G4. Tessitura : F3 to F4
• Synopsis : Renato realizes that Amelia should not be the one to pay for cheating on him, but rather his treacherous best friend Riccardo. He decries his torment over his lost paradise.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera and aria alone - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog number for aria : #0523, for opera : #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.
• Partially contributed by Stephen Parker

Volta la terrea - Ballata
      from Act I, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi
      Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

• Role : Oscar, a page
• Voice Part : soprano   Fach : lyric coloratura
• Setting : A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
• Range : D4 to C6. Tessitura : F4 to G5
• Synopsis : Riccardo has been given a paper to sign which will exile Ulrica because of witchcraft. Oscar speaks up in defense of the fortune teller Ulrica.
• Sound file : none
• Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto originally entered by Stephen Parker.
• Recordings : Complete Opera  Excerpts from Opera
• Where to Find It : Score of opera - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #50337 (Ricordi), also available in Schrimer from Music Mart.