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For months now, the famed Italian countertenor Farinelli has resided with King Philippe V of Spain and his queen, Isabella. Isabella brought Farinelli to her husband in the hopes that Farinelli’s music could cure the king of his depression. In an effort to please the quixotic monarch, Farinelli and Isabella have lived with Philippe in a cottage in the forest. The trio have grown close during their time together, especially Isabella and Farinelli. Here, they acknowledge the unspoken romantic
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START: Isabella: So, Signor. Tonight has given me hope.
Farinelli: It’s beautiful out here. So still.
Isabella: You can see how happy the people were. When you sang --
Farinelli: --you can see so many stars.
[... ... ...]
END: Farinelli: Tonight. Singing for the people. For you. Thank you.
Drops her hand, leaves.
Isabella: Carlo --
‘Cara Sposa’ from ‘Rinaldo’ by Handel (B section only). An aria of love, longing, and loneliness.
He walks away. . . walking slowly as though trying to leave fast; wanting to stay; looking back at her all the while . . . until he is out of sight . . . she looks after him well after he disappears from sight . . .
For full scene please see Van Campen, Claire, Farinelli and the King, Oberon Books, 2018, p. 91-97.
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