Elena Obraztsova: Mascagni - Cavalleria Rusticana, 'Voi lo sapete'

Elena Vasiliyevna Obraztsova (Russian: Елена Васильевна Образцова) (b. in Leningrad, now St Petersburg Russia, on 7 July 1939) is a Russian mezzo-soprano, widely recognised as one of the greatest opera singers of all time, thanks to her outstanding stage presence and the vocal abilities. She has played many roles throughout her career, including performances under the baton of such leading conductors as Claudio Abbado and Herbert von Karajan. In December 1977 she opened the 200th opera season in La Scala singing Don Carlos's Eboli with Abbado as conductor. In June 2007 Obraztsova was appointed artistic director of opera at the Mikhaylovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. She also trains young soloists in her own cultural center in St. Petersburg. Obraztsova still appears regularly on stage at the Mikhailovsky in the role of the Countess in Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades. In 2008 Obraztsova ended her artistic director contract with the Mikhailovsky to concentrate on the competition of her name and the recently announced project of International Academy of Music in St Petersburg. Obraztsova continues her collaboration with the Mikhailovsky in a capacity of the General Director's Artistic Advisor... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_Obraztsova Lyrics & English Translation You know, mamma, that Before he went off to be a soldier Turiddu swore to Lola To be eternally faithful He returned to find her married; And with a new love He wanted to extinguish the flame That burnt in his heart: He loved me, I loved him. She, envious of my happiness, Forgotten by her husband, Burning with jealousy, She stole him from me. I am left, dishonoured: Lola and Turiddu love each other, And I weep! A link to this wonderful artists personal Website: http://sopranos.freeservers.com/elena.htm Please Enjoy! I send my kind and warm regards,