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A Layman's Reaction: Jackie Evancho (at 11 years old) - Nessun Dorma (from PBS Great Performances 2011)
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Song background: What opera is ‘Nessun dorma’ from?
‘Nessun dorma’ is first heard in Act III of Puccini’s 1924 opera, Turandot.
The acclaimed tenor aria is performed by the opera’s protagonist, Calaf, who falls in love with Princess Turandot at first sight.
Before the aria, Calaf has successfully answered all three of the Princess’ riddles - her peculiar prerequisite for suitors wishing to marry her - but she is still rebuking his advances.
The libretto to ‘Nessun dorma’ tells of how Calaf is sure in his plans to marry the princess as he has challenged her to find out his name by morning; if she cannot learn his name by the time the sun rises, she has to marry him.
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Note: I do not own the rights to this song, I am just reacting to it.
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Jacqueline Marie Evancho is an American singer who gained wide recognition at an early age, singing primarily classical crossover covers. Since 2009, she has issued a platinum-selling EP and nine albums, including three Billboard 200 top 10 debuts. She has also presented three solo PBS concert specials.
Born: 2000 (now age 23 years), Pittsburgh, PA