to the protagonist of this work before he defiantly strikes a gong.
In this work, one character is given advice in the aria "Signore, ascolta!", but his reply is the aria "Non pangiere," or "don't cry." A slave in this work remains loyal to her blind master because once long ago, his son smiled at her. A crowd chants "We're already digging your grave!" to the protagonist of this work before he defiantly strikes a gong. Another character in this opera asks questions like "What is like ice, but burns like fire?" and also sings the aria "In questa reggia" about her ancestress. The most famous aria in this opera is sung as servants try to discover a suitor's name. That aria is sung by Calaf and is entitled "Nessun dorma." For 10 points, name this Puccini opera about the title Chinese princess.
In this work, one character is given advice in the aria "Signore, ascolta!", but his reply is the aria "Non pangiere," or "don't cry."
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