LAKME - Gerald's aria Act I

From the Bel Canto Opera production, Gerald discovers Lakme's jewellery at the hidden Brahman temple, and fantasises about the beautiful legendary priestess.

GERALD: Mystic visions,
Fanciful illusion
Dangerous reveries haunt my soul
Come to taunt me - Helpless in confusion
Pray, let me be, take leave of me
Free to return to reality. Go, go!
Lest these fantasies seize control
plaguing my dreams, claiming my soul.
Necklace of gems, radiant beauty
dazzling as she whom you adorn
you, who've caressed the breast of a goddess
Still bear the perfume she has worn
And warm from her wrist, these lovely bangles,
purest gold with silver entwined,
when I hold these here in my hand
I see this goddess here in my mind.
This lucky ring has encircled her finger
This stone has known a hand of slender grace
Lovingly followed every elegant gesture
gently brushing the tears from her face
Mistress of all I hold. Would I hold in embrace
No No! Away! No more illusions
that threaten the balance of my mind, of my soul
Mystic visions. Fanciful illusion
Dangerous reveries haunt my soul
Come to taunt me - Helpless in confusion
Pray, let me be, take leave of me
Free to return to reality. Go, go!
Lest these fantasies seize control
Clouding my reason. Swaying my heart
Fanciful visions plaguing my dreams
Claiming my soul

English words © Tom Boyd

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Bel
• Canto
• Opera
• Lakme
• Delibes
• Gerald
• Lynton
• Atkinson
• Tom
• Boyd

[aphoticgrace1]

he's my singing teacher! great guy and wonderful teacher

[traubloch]

Beautifully sung. Terrific tenor.