After a recitative in this opera, a solo chromatically descending line starting on G in the bass establishes Gminor as the key for one aria.
After a recitative in this opera, a solo chromatically descending line starting on G in the bass establishes Gminor as the key for one aria. The "Triumphing Dance" ends the first act, which is followed by a "Prelude forthe Witches" to begin the second act that takes place in a cave where an elf is told to disguise himself as (*)Mercury; that disguised character convinces a man to leave with a group of sailors, which inspires a woman to killherself. The aria "Ah! Belinda" appears in this opera, as does another with the lyrics, "remember me, but ah! forgetmy fate." This opera includes a famous example of ground bass and has a libretto by Nahum Tate. For 10 points,name this opera that includes "When I am laid in earth," the first title character's "Lament," which was written byHenry Purcell.
After a recitative in this opera, a solo chromatically descending line starting on G in the bass establishes Gminor as the key for one aria.
Dido and Aeneas