A collection of famous opera arias in original arrangements for guitar in tab and standard notation. Easy to Intermediate Level.
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Bizet - Habanera from Carmen
Habanera is the popular name for the aria "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Love is a rebellious bird) from Georges Bizet's 1875 opera Carmen. It is the entrance aria of the title character, a mezzo-soprano role, in scene 5 of the first act. One of the most familiar arias in all opera it has appeared widely in popular culture, having been sung by the Marx Brothers, by Beyonce in a Pepsi advert and even having been subjected to an hilarious parody by the Muppets.
One of the most famous arias from the opera Carmen by French composer Georges Bizet. It tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naive soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery Gypsy, Carmen.
"Libiamo ne' lieti calici" ("Let's drink from the joyful cups") is one of the most famous examples of a "brindisi" or "drinking song," in which a group celebrates the joys of imbibing. It takes the form of a joyful duet in waltz time. It takes place in act one, at a late night party in which Alfredo (tenor) tries to impress Violetta (soprano), with whom he has fallen in love.
"Là ci darem la mano" (Italian for "There we will give each other our hands") is a duet for the characters Don Giovanni (baritone) and Zerlina (soprano) in Mozart's 1787 opera Don Giovanni. In it the roguish Don Giovanni attempts to seduce Zerlina, who is already betrothed to another man. The seductive tune has been used by a number of composers, including Berlioz and Beethoven, as a basis for sets of theme and variations.
