Posted on 01/09/2021 9:55:08 AM PST by left that other site
I like that version, with a piano accompaniment. This recorded version, with a full orchestra accompaniment, went to #1 in 1961. When I heard it on the Allstate commercials currently running, I just about fell through the floor because I thought no one else remembered it.
You may recall that “Nessum Dorma” was featured at the Republican National Convention.
Nessun Dorma...
Context
At the beginning of the opera, which is set in Peking, China, Calaf, an unknown prince, falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but haughty Princess Turandot. According to royal edict, however, any suitor who wishes to marry her must correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are killed. Despite protests from his father and his servant, Calaf accepts the challenge and is determined to marry Turandot.
Much to the delight of the princess’s father, as well as the entire kingdom, Calaf answers all three riddles correctly. But Turandot refuses to marry this stranger. She doesn’t even know his name. The prince then makes a deal with her: If she can figure out his name before dawn, he will gladly die. If she cannot, they will marry. Turandot agrees and the countdown begins.
Late that night, the princess declares that no one will sleep until she learns the name of her suitor. In fact, she cries out that everyone in the kingdom will be killed if no one steps forward to reveal Calaf’s identity. Meanwhile, Calaf confidently sings “Nessun Dorma”—”Nobody shall sleep.”
https://www.liveabout.com/nessun-dorma-lyrics-724333
I certainly DO remember. It was a wonderful moment. Thanks for bringing that up! :-)
Aw...he’s a handsome guy! :-)
I LOVE when doggies tilt their head that way.
Sheesh....Does that pic bring back memories from back in Mo. and duck season...........
Don’t forget that at the end of the Convention acceptance speEch the President had Nessun Dorma and Ave Maria as part of the closing presentation.
The Ave Maria was featured at the end of Godfather III.
Nessun Droma played as the bad (real bad) guys got theirs.
Here is that scene. Methinks this could be a message from the President to the Traitors (Enemies Domestic)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N4wMoqMzbw
Absolutely! I watched every one of the Convention, Rallies, and presentations that preceded the election. “Ave Maria” and Nessun Dorma were played many times in , sometimes more than once!
Not a “dog whistle” but loud and clear (and I am hard of hearing!)
That made me smile. Smiles are hard to come lately, so thank you so much.
My Pleasure! :-)
Ole Dotty is a tough old broad.
(((((Hugs!)))))
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