Name: Die Zauberflöte: "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön"
Duration: P00H04M20S
Description: "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" ("This image is enchantingly lovely") is an aria from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 1791 opera The Magic Flute. The aria takes place in act 1, scene 1, of the opera. Prince Tamino has just been presented by the Three Ladies with an image of the princess Pamina, and falls instantly in love with her.

Die Zauberflöte: "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön"

from Colors of a Lyric by Orson Van Gay II

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"Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" ("This image is enchantingly lovely") is an aria from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 1791 opera The Magic Flute. The aria takes place in act 1, scene 1, of the opera. Prince Tamino has just been presented by the Three Ladies with an image of the princess Pamina, and falls instantly in love with her.

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Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön,
Wie noch kein Auge je geseh'n!
Ich fühl' es, wie dies Götterbild
Mein Herz mit neuer Regung füllt.
Diess Etwas kann ich zwar nicht nennen!
Doch fühl' ichs hier wie Feuer brennen.
Soll die Empfindung Liebe seyn?
Ja, ja! die Liebe ist's allein. -
O wenn ich sie nur finden könnte!
O wenn sie doch schon vor mir stände!
Ich würde - würde - warm und rein -
Was würde ich! - Sie voll Entzücken
An diesen heissen Busen drücken,
Und ewig wäre sie dann mein.

This portrait is enchantingly beautiful,
such as no eye has ever yet seen.
I feel the way this divine image
fills my heart with new emotion.
Though I cannot name what this is,
yet I feel it burning here like fire.
Might this sensation be love?
Yes, yes! It can only be love!
Oh, if only I could find her!
Oh, if she but stood before me now!
I should ... should ... warmly and virtuously ...
What should I do? ... Rapturously I should
press her to this ardent breast,
and then she would be mine for ever.

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from Colors of a Lyric, released October 31, 2023
Executive Produced by Orson Van Gay II
Piano Accompaniment: Lenny Hayes
Mixing and Mastering: Josh Margolis - Sonic Fuel Studios
Photography: Andy Wong
Album Cover: Orson Van Gay II

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Orson Van Gay II Los Angeles, California

Mr. Van Gay has performed in major opera houses across the nation. Memorable performances include: LA Opera, Disney Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall. Tenor soloist with ,LA Phil, Cal Phil. Featured in commercials shows for Netlfix, t.v. and Disney. Proud recipient of 2022 inaugural Hurst Artist of the year award.
“Orson Van Gay II’s top notes were thrilling...” (OperaWire)
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