Franco Corelli: Verdi - Don Carlo, 'Io L'ho Parduta! Io La Vidi e Il Suo Sorriso'

Franco Corelli (8 April 1921 -- 29 October 2003) was a famous Italian tenor who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976. Associated in particular with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, he was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, a very elegant and passionate singing and remarkable performances. Dubbed the "Prince of tenors", Corelli possessed handsome features and a charismatic stage presence which endeared him to audiences. He had a long and fruitful partnership with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City between 1961 and 1975. He also appeared on the stages of most of the major opera houses in Europe and with opera companies throughout North America... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco_C... Lyrics & English Translation I lost her! O great God! Another man... and he's my father... another man... and he's the King, he has taken away from me my beloved, my fiancée! Ah, how pure and beautiful was the day, the day with no tomorrow, when drunk with hope we could wander, in the shadow, together, undisturbed, on the sweet soil of France, in the forest of Fontainebleau! I saw her, and her smile opened up a new paradise to me! Ah, now for ever parted from that soul by a father and a King! No happy days there shall be in my sadly dawning life... you robbed me, enchantress, of my heart, my hope, my dreams, my love, A link to this wonderful artists personal Website: http://www.franco-corelli.com/ Please enjoy! I send my kind and warm regards,