Opera - Don Giovanni- Aria - "Batti Batti"

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 povera Zerlina               

Your poor Zerlina

Starò qui come agnellina         

I'll stand here like a lamb,

Le tue botte ad aspettar            

and bear the blows you lay on me.

Lascierò straziarmi il crine,      

I will let you tear my hair out,

Lascierò cavarmi gli occhi,      

I will let you put my eyes out,

E le care tue manine                 

and your sweet hands

Lieta poi saprò baciar.              

I willl kiss.

Ah, lo vedo, non hai core!        

Ah! I see you've no heart!

Pace, pace, o vita mia,         

let's make peace, my dear life!

In contento ed allegria          

In happiness and joy

Notte e dì vogliam passar,        

let's pass our days and nights.

You can read more facts about the opera Don Giovanni in the blog: Opera - Don Giovanni - Facts About The Opera

You can read the opera's synopsis in the blog: Opera - Synopsis - Don Giovanni - W.A. Mozart

References:

Aria Database - Batti, batti, o bel Masetto, Zerlina's aria from Don Giovanni

Opera Colorado - Don Giovanni 101 – Characters and Plot

English National Opera - Don Giovanni

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