I've never been a fan of opera. I've never understood listening to music in a language that I don't understand.
I came across this song while channel surfing today on a show entitled "Great Performances". The song is being performed by a young girl I had never heard of before today. The song is entitled "Nessun Dorma".
I didn't understand a single word while this young lady was singing but this is one of the most beautiful and moving things I have ever heard. I now understand why people enjoy opera.
Enjoy.....
English Translation of "Nessun Dorma"
Nobody shall sleep!...
Nobody shall sleep!
Even you, o Princess,
in your cold room,
watch the stars,
that tremble with love and with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
my name no one shall know...
No!...No!...
On your mouth I will tell it when the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!...
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!
That is Jackie Evancho. Isn't she great and that is from "Turandot" by Puccini.
I did some googling after I watched this.
Beautiful young girl with a beautiful voice. An amazing song. I read the story and translation on line. Beautiful.......
We watched her on PBS last week...very talented young woman.
She has sold ove r2,000,000 albums in the US and is completely sold out for 2012....AMAZING!