A little more insight in to the world of Lucia di Lammermoor, this segment of the 'Mad Scene' comes just before the Cadenza I uploaded last week!
The Bel Canto repertoire often consists of Opera's that contain a Mad Scene, which tend to be very dramatic and vocally challenging.
Oh, joy that I feel but cannot express!
The incense is burning - the sacred
torches are glowing all around!
Here is the minister! Give me
your hand...Oh, happy day!
At last I am yours, at last you are mine,
God has given you to me.