Music on a Monday

Not much to say about this beautiful piece of music, except

I LOVE IT!

It is the primary aria from the tragic opera 'Norma'.
In recent years it has gained popularity due to its inclusion  in the Jean Paul Gautier perfume ads.
Just a little ad on note here

My FAVOURITE perfume!

Here it is performed by the stunning Maria Callas



                               

Casta Diva Italian Lyrics

Casta Diva, che inargenti

queste sacre antiche piante,

a noi volgi il bel sembiante

senza nube e senza vel...

Tempra, o Diva,

tempra tu de’ cori ardenti

tempra ancora lo zelo audace,

spargi in terra quella pace

che regnar tu fai nel ciel...

Casta Diva English Translation

Pure Goddess, whose silver covers

These sacred ancient plants,

we turn to your lovely face

unclouded and without veil...

Temper, oh Goddess,

the hardening of you ardent spirits 

temper your bold zeal,

Scatter peace across the earth

Thou make reign in the sky...

Enjoy!