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Hannibal Carlotta The trophy From our saviors From our saviors From the enslaving force Of Rome! Chorus With feasting and dancing and song Tonight in celebration We greet the victorious throng Returned to bring salvation The trumpet of carthage resound Hear, Romans, now and tremble Hark our step on ground Hear the drums! Hannibal comes! Piangi/Hannibal Sad to return To find the land we love Threatened once more By Roma’s far-reaching grasp (All spoken) Monsieur Reyer Gentlemen, gentlemen-- Monsieur Lefevre Rehearsals, as you can see, are underway for a new production on Chalumeau’s Hannibal Monsieur Reyer Monsieur Lefevre, I am rehearsing. Monsieur Lefevre Monsieur Reyer, Madame Giry… … Ladies and gentlemen, please, if I could have your attention? Thank you. As you know, for some weeks there have been rumors of my imminent retirement. I can now tell you that these are all true… Carlotta (interrupting) ah-Ha! Monsieur Lefevre (Continuing) and it is my pleasure to introduce you to the two gentlemen who now own the Opera Populaire: Monsieur Richard Firmin and Monsieur Gilles Andre. Monsieur Firmin And we are deeply honored to introduce our new patron, Monsieur Andre The Vicomte de Chagny Vicomte/Raoul My parents and I are honored to support all the arts, especially the world-renowned Opera Populaire. Monsieur Lefevre Vicomte, gentlemen, Signora Carlotta Giudicelli, our leading soprano for five seasons. Voices/Piangi Brava! Brava! Monsieur Lefevre Signor Ubaldo Piangi Vicomte/Raoul An honor signor. I believe I am keeping you from your rehearsal. I will be here this evening to share your great triumph. My apologies. Monsieur Reyer Thank you, monsieur le Vicomte! Once more if you please, signor Madame Giry We take particular pride in the excellence of our ballet, monsieur Monsieur Andre I see why. Especially that little blond angel. Madame Giry My daughter, Meg Giry Monsieur Firmin And that exceptional beauty No relation, I trust? Madame Giry Christine Daae Promising talent, Monsieur Firmin Very promising Monsieur Andre Daae, did you say? No relation to the Famous Swedish Violinist? Madame Giry His only child Orphaned at 7 when she came to live and train in the ballet dormitories. Monsieur Firmin An orphan, you say? (singing) Chorus Hannibal’s Friends! The trumpeting elephant sound Hear, Romans, now and tremble Hark to their step on the ground Hear the drums! Hannibal comes! |
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