Uploaded by dinahdavyd on Sep 15, 2011
Ruggero Leoncavallo was an Italian opera composer. His two-act work Pagliacci remains one of the most popular works in the repertory, appearing as number 20 on the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide.
"Vesti la giubba" (Put on the costume) is a famous tenor aria from Ruggero Leoncavallo's 1892 opera Pagliacci. "Vesti la giubba" is the conclusion of the first act, when Canio discovers his wife's infidelity, but must nevertheless prepare for his performance as Pagliaccio the clown because "the show must go on".
The aria is often regarded as one of the most moving in the operatic repertoire of the time. The pain of Canio is portrayed in the aria and exemplifies the entire notion of the "tragic clown": smiling on the outside but crying on the inside. This is still displayed today, as the clown motif often features the painted-on tear running down the cheek of the performer.
English translation (Internet)
Act! While in delirium,
I no longer know what I say,
or what I do!
And yet it's necessary... make an effort!
Bah! Are you not a man?
You are a clown!
Put on your costume,
powder your face.
the people pay to be here, and they want to laugh.
And if Harlequin shall steal your Columbina,
laugh, clown, so the crowd will cheer!
Turn your distress and tears into jest,
your pain and sobbing into a funny face -- Ah!
Laugh, clown,
at your broken love!
Laugh at the grief that poisons your heart!
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Luciano,yes hi song not only opera,many artiest song white them, agreat man,
thank you very much.
kasper8840 4 months ago
WOOT NO DISLIKES!!!
s328169347 5 months ago
Great interpretation, i like Pavarotti, but for me "vesti la Giubba" is better with Placido Domingo, well i think is more Dramatic with Domingo!! Greetings Dinah!
RZRomeoZulu 5 months ago