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Marriage of Figaro, Countess

E Susanna non vien.. Act: 3.10 Heavens! To what humble and dangerous state I am reduced by a cruel husband, who, after having with an unheard-of combination of infidelity, jealousy and disdain – first loved me, then abused and finally betrayed me – now forces me to seek the help…

E Susanna non vien..

Act:

3.10
Heavens! To
what humble and dangerous state I am reduced by
a cruel husband, who, after having with an
unheard-of combination of infidelity, jealousy and
disdain – first loved me, then abused and finally
betrayed me – now forces me to seek the help of a
servant!
Where are the golden moments
of tranquillity and pleasure;
what became of the oaths
di tutte sarai tu certo il più bello.

CHERUBINO
Ah! Se il Conte mi trova,
misero me! Tu sai
che partito ei mi crede per Siviglia.

of that deceitful tongue?
Why did not, when my life
changed into tears and pain,
the memory of that joy
disappear from my breast?
Where are the golden moments, etc.
Ah! If then my constancy
still loves through its sorrow,
the hope yet remains
of changing that ungrateful heart.
Ah! If then my constancy, etc.Real translation:COUNTESS
…Oh heavens!
To what humiliation am I reduced
By a cruel husband, who after having
First loved me, then neglected and finally
Deceived me, in a strange mixture
Of infidelity, jealousy and disdain,
Now forces me to seek help from my servant!

Where are those happy moments
Of sweetness and pleasure?
Where have they gone,
Those vows of a deceiving tongue?
Why then, if everything for me
Is changed to tears and grief,
Has the memory of that happiness
Not faded from my breast?
Ah! If only my constancy
In yearning for him lovingly
Could bring the hope
Of changing his ungrateful heart!

 

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