Gianni Schicchi - Arias and Musical Numbers

Arias and Musical Numbers

Although the score is through-composed, within the general structure of the opera there are several identifiable numbers; four solos given to the three main characters, a trio and a brief love duet. Only Lauretta's O mio babbino caro, the best-known of the solos, is separable from its context and can be sung as a concert piece.

First lines Performed by
Avete torto! (leading to) Firenze รจ come un albero fiorito
"You're mistaken!", followed by "Florence is like a blossoming tree"
Rinuccio
O mio babbino caro
"Oh, my dear papa"
Lauretta
Ah, che zucconi! Si corre dal notaio...
"Oh, what blockheads! Run to the notary..."
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Trio: Spogliati, bambolino
"Undress, little boy"
Nella, La Ciesca, Zita
Prima un avvertimento
"First, a word of warning"
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Duet: Lauretta mia, staremo sempre qui!
"Lauretta mine, here we'll always stay"
Rinuccio, Lauretta

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