Since ROH is playing La Traviata tonight, I decided to share my favourite piece of Opera, sang by a 9-year old initially for Holland’s Got Talent and then picked up by Andre Rieu.
Lyrics
Italian | Literal translation | Singable English |
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O mio babbino caro, Sì, sì, ci voglio andare! Mi struggo e mi tormento! |
Oh my dear papa, Yes, yes, I want to go there! I am anguished and tormented! |
Oh my beloved father, Oh yes, I really love him. My love for which I suffer, |