Dame Nellie Melba - Sempre libera

Dame Nellie Melba (1861--1931) Verdi - Traviata Vocalist Nellie Melba (1861-1931) rose from a childhood in provincial Australia to become a world-renowned opera soprano who performed regularly at London's Covent Garden and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. A diva with a commanding stage presence and a beautiful voice, Melba was the out-standingvcoloratura of her era and one of the biggest celebrities of the early 20th century. Sempre libera degg'io Folleggiar di gioia in gioia, Vo' che scorra il viver mio Pei sentieri del piacer, Nasca il giorno, o il giorno muoia, Sempre lieta ne' ritrovi A diletti sempre nuovi Dee volare il mio pensier. -------------------- I must always remain free To frolic from pleasure to pleasure, To choose that which runs my life Along the paths of gratification. At the beginning of the day, or the day's end, I am always happy to discover Delights, always new, That make my spirit soar. --------- Szabad élet, az csak az élet! Mámor kelyhe csordultig telve, Csókok lángja kell a vérnek, Szomjas ajkam gyönyörre vár! Léha zajban lel minden hajnal, Vígan töltöm mindig az éjszakát! Táncos lábbal, csókos ajkkal Szállok én az életen át!