Its first act ends with the villain's recitation of his plan, juxtaposed with a "Te Deum" chorus. Earlier, a sacristan interrupts the aria "Recondita Armonia" to note its singer "jokes with knaves and neglects the saints." The title character is painted as Mary Magdalen and 
Its first act ends with the villain's recitation of his plan, juxtaposed with a "Te Deum" chorus. Earlier, a sacristan interrupts the aria "Recondita Armonia" to note its singer "jokes with knaves and neglects the saints." The title character is painted as Mary Magdalen and signs "Vissi d'arte," then reneges on her agreement to sleep with the chief of police in exchange for freeing Mario, stabbing Scarpia instead. For 10 points, name this work about an opera singer who jumps from the top of the Castel d'Angelo, composed by Giacomo Puccini.
Its first act ends with the villain's recitation of his plan, juxtaposed with a "Te Deum" chorus.
Tosca