L'Orfeo

00:03:04 From my beloved river Permessus l come to you

00:08:16 ACT l

00:12:21 Let us unite in singing their praises

00:16:09 How happy l was On the day l first saw you

00:20:26 But if your joy derives from Heaven

00:26:38 Now that the sun is so hot

00:30:42 For you alone, Eurydice l bless my torments

00:34:48 Your lovely Eurydice...

00:39:00 The wretched man is struck dumb By this bitter news

00:42:27 Wretched stars, insatiable Heaven

00:49:23 But where is poor Eurydice

00:56:14 To Pluto's vast kingdom of darkness

01:00:09 Mere mortals are not allowed On these waters

01:05:46 That l have journeyed Through this foul air

01:12:03 That the citizens of the underworld Will listen to my prayers?

01:18:24 Nor can Nature Defend herself against him

01:23:32 And to put wretched Orpheus Out of his misery

01:27:11 How can l thank you, gentle sir For granting my request?

01:31:22 By stopping me From looking into her eyes

01:34:19 Give up hope Of ever seeing the stars again

01:40:07 Since there is no longer Any hope of getting back my beloved

01:44:13 Accept from me this final homage

01:48:20 l have come down from Heaven To help you

01:53:10 We joyously offer you altars lncense and prayers