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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...

Early January, the best time to Reflect, Reset and Restart.  Reflect on the previous year Reset and set new goals Restart and work towards your new goals. Why Do We Set New Year Resolutions Though?  According to Barton Goldsmith's article in Psychology Today entitled The Power of New Year's Resolutions ,  that the process of setting goals aiming to personal growth and change, positively affect our lives. The opportunity provided with the beginning of a New Year, inspires and motivates individuals to try for a more fulfilled life. According to Dimitrios Tsatiri's article in Psychology Today entitled " How To Stick To Your New Year's Resolution" , approximately 30% of adults living in the United States, set at least one new year's resolution. Do These Resolutions Work? According to Sebastian Salicru's article in Psychology Today entitled The Hidden Forces Behind New Year's Resolutions , new year's resolutions only succeed at about 8% percent. Acc...

For so many years we wish upon a star for things to happen... Rarely however we take any action. Therefore, 2025 was a year of Beginnings: January - Beginning of New Ideas  February - Beginning of New Adventures March -  Beginning of Artistic Preparation April -  Beginning of Surprises May -  Beginning of Reconciliation  June -  Beginning of Artistic Realisation July -  Beginning of a New Journey August - Beginning of Planning and Joy September -  Beginning of Exploration October -  Beginning of Many Horizons November -  Beginning of Courage & Risk December -  Beginning of Decor & Flowers 2025 - [The Beggining] 2026 - [......Typing.....] Happy New Year! 2025

With another year coming to an end, the time has come.  The goal to read at least 12 book in 2025, has been accomplished once more! Here is this year's list: The Diary of A CEO by Steven Bartlett I ❤️ You Dad by Minoas Publishing The Adonia Mysteries by George Siettos (Greek) My Apprenticeship by Maksim Gorky The Schoolmistress With The Golden Eyes by Stratis Myrivilis The Crime, The Criminal and Women Murders by Athos Erotokritou (Greek) The New Testament Baroque by Alkis Charalambidis Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish By Fire and Sword - Christos Mitsides (Greek) Persepolis - Ioannis Xenakis by Aram Yiardumian The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 2025

"I have found him" - the woman with the red hat said. "Yes, it is him" she continued as if she was replying to someone on the other end of the line. "I will get back to you with the rest" - she said and ended the phone call. The coffee house was unusually quiet today. The lady on the other end of the table heard everything. However the lady on the laptop did not realize that. "What's going on?" - the lady thought. "Are they following someone? Is this someone married? Do they want to see if he is seeing another woman? Why would they follow/stalk someone?" Everything felt so weird to her. Especially the fact that this lady was so loud, in a coffee shop, saying that she found someone.  "How strange..." she thought. "or maybe pathetic?" She gave it a thought but still did not know how to describe what she witnessed.  "Was she a detective?" - she thought. She gave a second glance at the lady with the red hat...