The duet deals with the troubles Pasquale experiences after his mock marriage with Norina who basically overturns the whole household to make Pasquale (as he does in the opening recitative) doubt the prospects of being married at an old age. Norina actually slaps Pasquale at 4:16, sending the old man into a thoroughly sorry state, while she herself suddenly understands the gravity of their game.
Wonderful Lucia we miss you!
77Opera 2 years ago 2
what the fuck is going at 4:16???? did i miss something?
Babs22h 2 years ago
The duet deals with the troubles Pasquale experiences after his mock marriage with Norina who basically overturns the whole household to make Pasquale (as he does in the opening recitative) doubt the prospects of being married at an old age. Norina actually slaps Pasquale at 4:16, sending the old man into a thoroughly sorry state, while she herself suddenly understands the gravity of their game.
LindoroRossini 2 years ago
he calls her a little tart and she slaps him.
moghedien13 2 years ago
Bravissimo, Nesterenko! Lucia Popp's ringing voice is without equal!
Dogaradodia 3 years ago
Nesterenko is a wonderfull singer and great actor.
WielkaCesarzowa 3 years ago
Wonderful!!! So refreshing to hear Popp in this repertoire!
Operaphile 3 years ago