. The Victrola book of the opera : stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven-hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve-hundred Victor opera records . * Double-Faced RecordâSee page 29. 22 VICTROLA BOOK OF THE OPERA-VERDIS AIDA. THE GREAT CONSECRATION SCENE The people and prisoners appeal to the King for mercy, while the priests demand that the captives be put to death. Rhadames, seeing the hesitation of the King, reminds him of his vow, and demands life and liberty for the captured Ethiopians. The King yields, stipulating only that Aida and her father be held as hostages, and
. The Victrola book of the opera : stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven-hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve-hundred Victor opera records . * Double-Faced RecordâSee page 29. 22 VICTROLA BOOK OF THE OPERA-VERDIS AIDA. THE GREAT CONSECRATION SCENE The people and prisoners appeal to the King for mercy, while the priests demand that the captives be put to death. Rhadames, seeing the hesitation of the King, reminds him of his vow, and demands life and liberty for the captured Ethiopians. The King yields, stipulating only that Aida and her father be held as hostages, and then announces that Rhadames shall have the hand of Amneris as his reward. The magnificent finale then follows, Aida and Rhadames gaz-ing at each other in despair, Amneris glorying in her triumph, andAmonasro swearing secret vengeance against his captors. Thecurtain falls amid general rejoicing by the people. ACT III SCENE IâA moonlight night on the banks of the Nileâthe Temple ofIsis can be seen, half concealed &p palm trees As the curtain rises on this beautiful scene, a chorus withinthe Temple is heard in a chant of praise. O tu che sci dOsiride (Oh, Thou WhoArt Osiris) By Maria Cappiello, Soprano, and Chorus (Double- facedâ
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