. 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 . Ce - le ste AHeavn-ly A ■ da. lot • ma di vi ■ na.— mi • sli»co ser-to di lu • ce e fiorda, beau ty re-splen-denl,—Ra ■ di ■ ant flower, blooming and brtght in which he chants the praises of the peerless Aida. It isseldom heard to advantage at the opera, especially in America,as it occurs almost immediately after the rise of the curtain,when many late comers are being seated. Rhadames: Heavenly Aida, beauty resplendent, Radiant f
. 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 . Ce - le ste AHeavn-ly A ■ da. lot • ma di vi ■ na.— mi • sli»co ser-to di lu • ce e fiorda, beau ty re-splen-denl,—Ra ■ di ■ ant flower, blooming and brtght in which he chants the praises of the peerless Aida. It isseldom heard to advantage at the opera, especially in America,as it occurs almost immediately after the rise of the curtain,when many late comers are being seated. Rhadames: Heavenly Aida, beauty resplendent, Radiant flower, blooming and bright;Queenly thou reignest oer me transcendent, Bathing my spirit in beautys that thy bright skies once more behold- MARTIN AS RHADAMES * Double-Faced Record—See page 29. Breathing the soft airs of thy native land,Round thy fair brow a diadem folding, Thine were a throne next the sun to stand! is VICTROLA BOOK OF THE OPERA-VERDIS AIDA. The Kings daughter, Amneris, enters, and seeing theyoung warriors glowing enthusiasm, delicately hints ofher secret affection for him, saying: A M N ER1 s: What unwonted fire in thy glance!With what noble pride glows thy face!Worthy of envy—oh, how much—Would be the woman whose beloved aspectShould awaken in thee this light of joy! Rhadames begins to explain his hope of securingthe command of the expedition, when Aida enters, andthe young soldiers expressive glance reveals to Amnerishis love for the Egyptian slave. The King and his guards enter and receive a messenger,who reports that Egypt has been invaded by the Ethiopianarmy, under the command of Amonasro. (My father!exclaims Aida aside.) Amid great excitement Rhadamesis appointed leader of the army, and is presented with abanner by Amneris. The King urges the Egyptian forces to guard withtheir lives the sacred Nile, and the people respond withenthusiasm : ToGo, battle! Death toRhadames, return the invaders!victorious! GADSKI A
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