At the end of this work, the aria "Di morte negli spasimi lo dirai" is sung following the death of the main female character, who had earlier sung "Survvia, cosi terrible" when confronted by her lover.
At the end of this work, the aria "Di morte negli spasimi lo dirai" is sung following the death of the main female character, who had earlier sung "Survvia, cosi terrible" when confronted by her lover. In Act II, she is told to "Pour the philtre in his wine, love!" when her lover brings a potion to put her husband to sleep, after forcing the suitor Taddeo out. This opera opens with the question "Si puo?" by a character who pokes his head through the (*) curtains in the prologue, Tonio. One scene sees Harlequin sing "O Columbina, il tenero" outside his love's window in the play within this opera. The character portraying Columbine tries to escape into the audience at the end of this opera, but Nedda is pursued and stabbed by Canio, effectively disbanding the titular acting troupe. For 10 points, name this Leoncavallo opera about about the titular costumed performers.
At the end of this work, the aria "Di morte negli spasimi lo dirai" is sung following the death of the main female character, who had earlier sung "Survvia, cosi terrible" when confronted by her lover.
I {Pagliacci} [or The {Clowns}]