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The duet " Aprite Presto Aprite " from W.A.Mozart's opera " Le Nozze di Figaro " which translates to  "Open Quicky Open"  is sung by Cherubino (Mezzo soprano) and Susanna (Soprano), during  Act 2, Scene 11 ( The Aria Database ).  In the Countess' bedroom, Cherubino, Susanna and the Countess try to dress Cherubino up as a girl. They plan to "seduce" the count in order for him to get caught by his wife. As the Countess exits the room, Susanna and Cherubino hear the Count coming in. Cherubino hides. When the Count leaves, Susanna tries to flee Cherubino since the Count is still around. Cherubino decides to jump off the window to the garden, a thought that frightens Susanna ( Arisona Opera ).     According to George Henry Hubert Lascelles, Earl of Harewood the duet " Aprite Presto Aprite " has no meaning and offers no essential value in the opera ( Opera 1989 ). However, Alan Tyson supports that in the original manuscript, this duet...

The duet " Sull'Aria " from W.A.Mozart's opera " Le Nozze di Figaro " which translates to  "To The Air/Wind "  is sung by Countess Rossina (Soprano) and Susanna (Soprano), during  Act  3, Scene 14 ( The Aria Database ).  In the Countess' bedroom, The Countess and Susanna are preparing to write a letter to the Count. The Countess is aware that her husband wants to court her maid Susanna. As a result, along with Sussana they try to trick him so that he gets caught. They plan on writing a letter to the Count asking him to meet Susanna at the garden at nighttime, while the Countess will appear and expose him. During the scene The Countess dictates to Susanna the letter's content by describing the scene and elaboraτing on their plan ( Lyric Opera of Chicago ).     The duet between  The Countess and Susanna was originally aimed to be composed as a comic aria with satirical elements ( Queen's University Belfast ) however the final version of t...

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  What does  Don Giovanni  mean? Don Giovanni  is the name of a young man who likes to seduce women. His character is paralleled to Don Juan.  Who composed the opera Don Giovanni ? The opera was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and set to the libretto (words/text) by Lorenzo Da Ponte. The opera is based on the legend of Don Juan. Specifically the opera   Don Giovanni Tenorio by Giuseppe Gazzaniga and Giovanni Bertati. * Mozart and Da Ponte also worked together on the opera Le Nozze di Figaro. Read more about this opera by clicking on the links below: Opera - Le Nozze di Figaro - Synopsis Opera - 'Le Nozze Di Figaro' - Dove Sono Opera - Le Nozze di Figaro - Facts About The Opera When was the opera first performed? The opera was first performed on the 29th of October 1787 at the National Theater in Prague. Who were the lead singers of the first production? The singers of  Don Giovanni's premiere in 1787 were:  Luigi Bassi as Don Giovanni Fe...

The aria "Batti Batti" from W.A.Mozart's opera " Don Giovanni " which translates to  " Beat me, Beat me "  is sung by the Zerlina (soprano), during  Act 3, Scene 8 ( Aria Database ).  Zerlina is a young peasant girl engages to Masetto and is in preparation for their wedding in Seville.  ( Opera Colorado ) In this aria, Zerlina is trying to calm Masetto down, after Don Giovanni's "kind" offer to celebrate their wedding at his castle. Don Giovanni is the Master of the area and feels entitled to his wishes, especially when women are involved. Once he laid eyes on Zerlina, he wished to conquer her, something that Masetto understands immediately. Hence the reason of his anger and Zerlina's attempt to calm him down in a more seductive, playful and cute way! ( English National Opera ) The aria is sung by Zerlina The arias libretto is translated as follows: ( Aria Database ) Batti Batti, o bel Masetto Beat me, Beat me dear Masetto La tua pove...

  Roles: Don Giovanni - A young and handsome noble man that is widespread known, he likes to seduce women - Baritone Leporello - Don Giovanni's right hand - Bass Commendatore - Donna Anna's father - Bass Don Ottavio - Donna Anna's Fiancé - Tenor Donna Anna - Daughter of the Commendatore - Soprano Donna Elvira - Don Giovanni's ex lover - Soprano Zerlina - a young lady, Masetto's fiancée Masetto - a young peasant, Zerlina's fiancé ACT 1 In Seville, Don Giovanni seduces Donna Anna, while Leporello keeps an eye in case someone comes for her rescue. The Commendatore hears his daughter's screams and finds them. He challenges Don Giovanni to a fight. Donna Anna leaves in order to bring Don Ottavio and help her father. Don Giovanni wins the fight, kills the Commendatore and leaves the scene. Donna Anna returns with Don Ottavio but only finds her father dead. She then begs her fiancé to take revenge for the father's death.  While walking away from the place where...