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La Boheme

Don Giovanni

Gianni Schicchi

Madam Butterfly

The Marriage of
Figaro

The Clowns
(I Pagliacci)
La Bohème
by Giacomo Puccini
   "She never complains, but I feel so guilty, knowing that each day she
stays with me may shorten her life!"

       Probably the most beloved of all operas, La Bohème is beautiful
and touching in Italian, heart-breaking in English!
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Hear it Sung by Krista Wigle
View the music
    Act III  Mimi': "Donde lieta usci..."

   "Last night, you said that we should end this.  Though it breaks my
heart, you’re right, I must go.  We’re both in so much pain!  It’s
time to say goodbye.  I’ll miss you, every day.

   Just one small favor:  I’d rather not go back to our room.  In the
drawer you’ll find my locket and a silver ring, and don’t forget my
prayer book.  Just wrap them up together in a scarf, and tomorrow I’
ll send someone to get them.  Oh, there’s also my bonnet, the one
you bought that night.  If you like…if you like, you can keep it to
help you remember our love!  Farewell.  Forgive me, as I do you."
Copyright Kenneth Jakobs 1992, 2003        All rights reserved

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