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Ep. 13 Lakme by Delibes broadcast 10.22.17

Opera For Everyone

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The Flower Duet

This is actually a song known as the flower duet. It's two sopranos singing together. And it's just transporting. After the thick dome where the white jasmine with roses and twine together on the river bank covered with flowers laughing in the morning,. Let us descend together gently floating on its charming risings on the river's current on the shining waves. One hand reaches reaches for the bark where the sleep where the spring sleeps and the bird the bird sings. So you know, it's so pretty. You know, as when you see a fancy scene of of Indian life dressed up in some fashion, it's lush colors.

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