Theory 2A

Mozart, “Dove sono” from Act III of Le Nozze di Figaro (libretto by L. da Ponte)

Where are those beautiful moments of sweetness and pleasure?

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Where have they gone those vows of a deceiving tongue?

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Translation of selected words:

Dove where sono are
i the bei beautiful
momenti moments di of
dolcezza sweetness e and
piacer pleasure andaro have they gone
giuramenti oaths, vows quel that
labbro menzogner deceitful tongue menzogner deceitful

Translation of remainder of aria:

Then why, if everything for me Is changed to tears and grief,
Has the memory of that happiness Not faded from my breast?
Ah! if only my constancy In yearning lovingly for him always
Could bring the hope Of changing his ungrateful heart!