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Three Ariettas

Song Cycle by Vincenzo Bellini (1801 - 1835)

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1. Il fervido desiderio

(Sung text)

Language: Italian (Italiano)

Quando verrà quel dì
che riveder potrò
quel che l'amante cor tanto desia?

Quando verrà quel dì
che in sen t'accoglierò,
bella fiamma d'amor, anima mia?

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1. The fervent wish

Language: English

When will that day come
when I may see again
that which the loving heart so desires?
 
When will that day come
when I welcome you to my bosom,
beautiful flame of love, my own soul?

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2. Dolente immagine di Fille mia

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Language: Italian (Italiano)

Dolente immagine di Fille mia,
perché sì squallida mi siedi accanto?
Che più desideri? Dirotto pianto
io sul tuo cenere versai finor.

Temi che immemore de' sacri giuri
io possa accendermi ad altra face?
Ombra di Fillide, riposa in pace;
è inestinguibile l'antico ardor.

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2. Sorrowful Image

Language: English

Sorrowful image of my Phillis,
why do you sit so desolate beside me?
What more do you wish for? Streams of tears
have I poured on your ashes.
 
Do you fear that, forgetful of sacred vows,
I could turn to another [lit.: that I might burn by another flame]?
Shade of Phillis, rest peacefully;
the old flame [of love] cannot be extingushed.

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3. Vaga luna, che inargenti

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Language: Italian (Italiano)

Vaga luna, che inargenti
queste rive e questi fiori
ed inspiri agli elementi
il linguaggio dell'amor;
testimonio or sei tu sola
del mio fervido desir,
ed a lei che m'innamora
conta i palpiti e i sospir.

Dille pur che lontananza
il mio duol non può lenir,
che se nutro una speranza,
ella è sol nell'avvenir.
Dille pur che giorno e sera
conto l'ore del dolor,
che una speme lusinghiera
mi conforta nell'amor.

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3. Lovely moon, you who shed silver light

Language: English

Lovely moon, you who shed silver light
On these shores and on these flowers
And breathe the language
Of love to the elements,
You are now the sole witness
Of my ardent longing,
And can recount my throbs and sighs
To her who fills me with love.

Tell her too that distance
Cannot assuage my grief,
That if I cherish a hope,
It is only for the future.
Tell her that, day and night,
I count the hours of sorrow,
That a flattering hope
Comforts me in my love.

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