Libiamo ne' lieti calici
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Scene
The duet is performed in the first act of the opera, during a late-night party at Violetta Valéry's house. It is sung by Violetta and Alfredo Germont, a young man who is in love with her. Alfredo is convinced by his friend Gastone and by Violetta to show off his voice. He begins this drinking song, later joined by Violetta and the rest of the company.[1]
The piece is written in B-flat major, its time signature is 3/8, and the tempo is marked Allegretto, dotted quarter note. = 69.[2]
Libretto
Francesco Maria Piave wrote the text. Template:Verse translation
References
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External links
- Template:Trim Template:Replace on YouTubeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".; Renata Tebaldi and Gianni Poggi duet on 1954
- "Libiamo ne' lieti calici", piano–vocal score, Italian and English, William and Gayle Cook Music Library, Indiana University School of Music
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