We take a look at the aria sung when the king of an enemy kingdom falls instantly in love with a queen whose extraordinary beauty is matched by her mesmerising voice. Ayako Ohtake hosts monthly music segment called VIVA! Opera for SBS Japanese. - オペラとしての上演機会はあまり多くないものの、知る人ぞ知る作品。美しさに加え魅惑的な歌声を持つ女王に、敵国の王が一目惚れしてしまうシーンで歌われるアリアを取り上げます。
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