Aria Lyrics & Text Translations
"A un dottor della mia sorte" Lyrics and Translation
Learn the lyrics to this famous Mozart aria sung by Dr. Bartolo in the opera, The Barber of Seville.
"Ah, je ris de me voir" Lyrics and Translation
Sung by Marguerite, this beautiful aria always puts me in a good mood. Learn the lyrics to Gounod's "Ah, je ris de me voir" from the opera, Faust.
"Bella siccome un angelo" Lyrics and Text Translation
Donizetti's "Bella siccome un angelo" from the opera, Don Pasquale, sung by Malatesta, is a beautiful aria. Learn the lyrics and text translation.
Bell Song Lyrics and English Translation
"Ou va la jeune Indoue" (Bell Song) from Delibes' opera, Lakme is instantly recognizable. Learn the lyrics and translation to this famous aria.
Ave Maria Text and English Translation
Learn the text and English translation of the Latin prayer, Ave Maria, which is used in many classical music works.
"Caro Nome" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Caro Nome" lyrics and English text translation from Verdi's famous opera, Rigoletto.
"Casta Diva" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Casta Diva" lyrics and text translation from Bellini's opera, Norma.
"Catalog Aria" Lyrics and Text Translation
Leporello's "Catalog Aria" lyrics and English translation from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni.
"Celeste Aida" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Celeste Aida" lyrics and English text translation from Verdi's opera, Aida.
D'amour l'ardente flamme Lyrics
Berlioz' opera, La Damnation de Faust, is home to beautiful arias, including "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Loves fiery flame). Learn the lyrics to this amazing aria.
"Credo in un Dio crudel" Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung by Iago, this frightening aria reveals Iago's evil nature. Learn the lyrics to "Credo in un Dio crudel" from Verdi's opera, Otello.
Habanera Lyrics and Text Translation
The lyrics and English translation of Habanera from Bizet's Carmen.
"Es gibt ein Reich" Lyrics and Translation
"Es gibt ein Riech" from Strauss' opera, Ariadne auf Naxos, is a beautiful and dramatic soprano aria. Learn the lyrics and English translation today.
"Fantaisie aux divins mensonges" Lyrics and Text Translation
This beautiful tenor aria is sung by Gerard in Delibes' opera, Lakme, in the first act. Learn the lyrics and English translation of "Fantaisie aux divins mensonges."
"La ci darem la mano" Lyrics and Translation
"La ci darem la mano" Italian lyrics from Mozart's "Don Giovanni" with English translation.
"Hier im ird'schen Jammerthal" Lyrics and Translation
Learn Casper's aria, "Hier im ird'schen Jammerthal," from Carl Maria von Weber's opera, Der Freischutz.
"Che gelida manina" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Che gelida manina" lyrics and text translation from Puccini's La Boheme.
"Ich lade gern mir Gaste ein" Lyrics and Translation
Johann Strauss' opera, Die Fledermaus, is a great opera with a handful of memorable arias. Learn the lyrics and translation of "Ich lade gern mir Gaste ein."
"In uomini, in soldati" Lyrics and Text Translation
"In unomini, in soldati" is sung by Despina from Mozart's opera, Cosi fan tutte. Learn the lyrics to this delightful aria.
La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetée Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung by Don Jose, La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetée (The Flower Song), is a beautiful aria from Bizet's opera, Carmen. Learn the lyrics and text translation to this famous aria.
"Je vais le voir" Text and English Translation
Sung by Hero in Berlioz' opera, Beatrice et Benedict, this beautiful French aria is hard to understand. But with these lyrics and translations, you can follow along and understand what is happening in the scene.
"Ombre légère" Lyrics and Text Translation
Meyerbeer's "Ombre légère" lyrics and text translation from the opera Dinorah, ou le pardon de Ploërmel.
Modern Major General Lyrics
To appreciate the humor in Gilbert and Sullivan's Major-General song from the opera, Pirates of Penzance, you'll need to read along with these tongue-twisting lyrics.
"La donna e mobile" Lyrics and Text Translation
Lyrics and English translation of "La donna e mobile" from Verdi's Rigoletto.
Largo al factotum Lyrics and Text Translation
From Rossini's famous opera, Il barbiere di Siviglia, here are the lyrics and translation of Figaro's most famous aria, "Largo al factotum."
"Ah, pescator affonda l'esca" Lyrics and English Translation
Sung by the evil Barnaba, learn the lyrics and translation of "Ah, pescator affonda l'esca" from Ponchielli's opera, La Gioconda.
"Mi chiamano Mimi" Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung by Mimi in Puccini's opera, La Boheme, learn the lyrics and translation to this famous aria.
"O du, mein holder Abendstern" Lyrics and Text Translation
Baritone arias may not be as famous as the tenor or soprano arias, but here's one that should be. Learn the lyrics to Wagner's "O du, mein holder Abendstern."
"Der Holle Rache" Lyrics and Text Translatioin
Lyrics and text translation of "Der Holle Rache" from Mozart's Magic Flute.
"O Patria Mia" Lyrics and Text Translation
Understand Aida's pain as she sings "O Patria Mia" in Verdi's opera, Aida.
"Nessun Dorma" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Nessun Dorma" lyrics and text translation from Puccini's Turandot.
"Pie Jesu" Lyrics and English Text Translation
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu" was composed to honor his father, who passed away in 1982. Learn the lyrics to this beautiful aria today.
"O mio babbino caro" Lyrics and Text Translation
Learn the lyrics to Puccini's famous aria, "O mio babbino caro" from his opera, Gianni Schicchi, as well as the English text translation.
"O messager de Dieu" Lyrics and Translation
This stunning aria is sung by Thais in the 3rd act of Massenet's opera, Thais. Learn the lyrics to "O messager de Dieu."
Flower Duet Lyrics and Text Translation
Lyrics and text translation for Delibes' Flower Duet "Sous le dome epais" from Lakme.
"Stride la vampa" Lyrics and English Text Translation
Learn the lyrics and English translation of Verdi's aria, Stride la vampa, from the opera, Il Trovatore.
"Il dolce suono" Lyrics and Text Translation
Lyrics and text translation of "Il dolce suono" from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.
"O noble lame étincelante" Lyrics and Translation
Sung by the hero, Rodrigue, in Jules Massenet's opera, Le Cid, this aria is about the victorious battle he had just fought. Learn the lyrics to "O noble lame étincelante."
"Voi che sapete che cosa e amor" Lyrics and Text Translation
Learn the lyrics to Cherubino's famous aria in Mozart's opera, Le Nozze di Figaro.
"Tu puniscimi, O Signore" Lyrics and Text Translation
Title character, Luisa, in the opening of the 2nd act of Verdi's opera, Luisa Miller, writes a letter dictated by Wurm, telling her true love that their relationship was a lie. Learn the lyrics to "Tu puniscimi, O Signore."
"O Sole Mio" Lyrics and English Text Translation
Eduardo di Capua's "O Sole Mio" lyrics and English translation.
"Pensieri, voi mi tormentate" Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung in the second act of Handel's famous opera, Agrippina, Agrippina sings of her doubts about her deceptive plan to place her son on the throne.
"Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle?" Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung by Stephano in act three of Gounod's opera, Romeo et Juliette, this aria is a message to the Capulet's that their beautiful white dove (Juliette) will one day flee to be with the pigeon (Romeo).
"Percé jusques au fond du coeur" Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung by Rodrigue in Massenet's opera, Le Cid, this tragic song conveys the young man's irresoluteness prior to entering a duel. Learn the lyrics and translation of "Percé jusques au fond du coeur."
"Quel guardo, il cavaliere" Lyrics and Text Translation
Norina's aria, "Quel guardo, il cavaliere" from Donizetti's opera, Don Pasquale, is a playful song describing how she knows all about snagging a man.
"Pleurez! pleurez mes yeux!" Lyrics and Text Translation
Learn the lyrics to Chimene's aria "Pleurez! pleurez mes yeux!" from Jules Massenet's opera, Le Cid.
Salve Regina Latin Text and English Translation
Learn the Latin text of the Salve Regina prayer along with the English translation.
"Sombre foret" Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung by Mathilde in the 2nd act of Rossini's opera, Guillaume Tell, you will love this sublime aria. Learn the lyrics and translation of "Sombre foret."
"Un bel di, vedremo" Lyrics and Text Translation
Lyrics and English translation of Puccini's "Un bel di, vedremo" from Madama Butterfly
Panis Angelicus Lyrics and Text Translation
"Panis Angelicus" lyrics and text translation composed by Cesar Franck and famously sung by Luciano Pavarotti.
"Non più andrai" Lyrics and Text Translation
Lyrics and English translation of "Non più andrai" from Mozart's Figaro.
"Toi qui mis la pitié" Lyrics and Translation
Learn the lyrics of “Toi qui mis la pitie” sung by Athanael in Jules Massenet’s opera, Thais.
"Non so piu cosa son, cosa faccio" Lyrics and Text Translation
Learn the lyrics and English translation of Cherubino's first act aria in Mozart's opera, Le Nozze di Figaro.
"Was duftet doch der Flieder" Lyrics and Text Translation
The beautiful baritone aria, "Was duftet doch der Flieder" is sung by Sach in Wagner's opera, Die Meistersinger von Nurnburg. Learn the lyrics to "Was duftet doch der Flieder."
Una Furtiva Lagrima Lyrics and Translation
"Una fortiva lagrima" lyrics and text translation from Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore.
"Sempre all'alba ed alla sera" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Sempre all'alba ed alla sera" from Verdi's opera, Giovanna d'Arco, is sung by Giovanna as she prays for the ability to battle in the war. Learn the lyrics to this aria.
"Songs My Mother Taught Me" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Songs My Mother Taught Me" lyrics and text translation.
Song to the Moon Lyrics and Text Translation
One of the most beautiful arias is Dvorak's "Song to the Moon" from the opera, Rusalka. Learn the lyrics to today.
"Va, Pensiero" Lyrics and Text Translation
Learn the lyrics and English translation to Verdi's beloved Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from the opera, Nabucco.
"Wie ein schoener Frühlingsmorgen" Lyrics and Text Translation
Sung by Aubry in the 2nd half of Marschner's opera, Der Vampyr, we learn that he is so distraught by previous events that death and madness are the least of his worries. Learn the lyrics and translation of "Wie ein schoener Frühlingsmorgen."
"Vissi d'Arte" Lyrics and Text Translation
"Vissi d'Arte" from Puccini's Tosca lyrics and text translation.
"Zeffiretti lusinghieri" Lyrics and Translation
Ilia's aria "Zeffiretti lusinghieri" from Mozart's famous opera, Idomeneo, is sung in the last act. Learn the lyrics to this fantastic aria.