The Ghosts of Versailles

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Trackliste The Ghosts of Versailles (Oper in 2 Akten) (Gesamtaufnahme) Corigliano, John / Hoffman, William M. Mon coursier hors d'haleine (1. Akt) All-powerful queen of beauty and ruler of my willing heart They are always My wife was always Oh no. Here we go again! They wish they could kill me Bravo, Beaumarchais! Brillant! Magic! It is Paris. The autumn of '93 And, with the one million pounds, grant Her Majesty a safe refuge in the New World Foo! Idiot! Moron! You forgot where Almaviva plans to sell the jewels? I can't wait to betray Almaviva Oh, the lion may roar and the eagle may soar I remember, Master, I remember! Poor Florestine, I pity her Rosina's boudoir. They say New York is a lively town Now we go back in time - Cherubino, Cherubino Look at the green here in the glade No. I've had enough. I see what's happening here Selamünaleyküm (Welcome!) His Exellency, the English ambassador I am in a valley and you are in a valley Ya omri. Limatha hajartani? Tafaddaloo marhabun bikoom - Shall we? Hurry, hurry... It's late! The second act is beginning! (2. Akt) Watch. Now Figaro comes back Wait! ... Figaro was supposed to return the necklace Damn that Figaro He's your husband As summer brings a wistful breeze And now I must go - Bless you, Madam, bless you What is happening? Antoinette, we want your head - Order! Order! Marie Antoinette of Lorraine and Austria Monarchy. Revolution. It's all the same to me - Women of Paris, listen! Welcome, Madeleine, welcome Remember the chestnut trees in the gardens of the Tuileries? I hope I'm not too late for your party Interlude I am very well, my dear Marquis O God of Love, o Lord of Light We are finished - Farewell, my faithful friend Look, her breathing is diminished Goodbye, Figaro. Goodbye, Beaumarchais No, Beaumarchais. It is as it should have been. Once there was a golden bird Come, Antonia