Opera
of the vain search for the source of all knowledge, decides, after a nightlong vigil, to end his existence by taking poison. In the act of raising the cup to his lips his hand is arrested by the sound of merry voices of maidens singing in the early morning of the joy of living...
_Mep._ Away! leave we this spot, The dawn hath appeared; Hear'st thou not the fiery chargers, As with sonorous hoof they paw the ground? (Endeavoring to drag FAUST with him.) Ha...
20. SCENE VIII._Mar._ My brother is at the wars, My mother dear is dead! By misadventure, too, My dear sister have I lost. Dear sister mine! My greatest happiness was she. Sad sorrows these; W...
18. SCENE VI.I. "Once there was a king in Thulé, Who was until death always faithful, And in memory of his loved one Caused a cup of gold to be made." (Breaking off.) His manner was so gentl...
10. SCENE III._Mep._ If it so please ye I should wish To mingle with ye a short time. If your good friend will kindly end his song, I'll tell ye a few things well worth the hearing.
6. SCENE I._Faust._ No! In vain hath my soul aspired, with ardent longing, All to know,--all in earth and heaven. No light illumines the visions, ever thronging My brain; no peace is given...
7. SCENE II._Mep._ (suddenly appearing). Here am I! So, I surprise you? SATAN, Sir, at your service! A sword at my side; on my hat a gay feather;-- A cloak o'er my shoulder; and altogether,...
12. SCENE V._Cho._ (marking waltz time with their feet). As the wind that sportively plays, At first will light dust only raise, Yet, at last, becomes a gale, So our dancing and our singing...
22. SCENE X._Faust._ I but implore in vain. Let me thy hand take, and clasp it, And behold but thy face once again, Illum'd by that pale light, From yonder moon that shines, O'er thy beaute...
8. SCENE I._Soldiers._ Castles, hearts, or fortresses, Are to us all one. Strong towers, maids with fair tresses, By the brave are won; He, who hath the art to take them, Shows no little s...
32. SCENE I._Mep._ The morn appears, black night is on the wing. Quickly prevail upon Marguerite to follow thee. The jailer soundly sleeps--here is the key, Thine own hand now can ope the d...
26. SCENE II._Mep._ Remember the glorious days When an angel's wings Protected thy young heart. To church thou camest then to worship, Nor hadst thou then sinned 'gainst heaven. Thy prayers...
31. SCENE VII._Cho._ Hither, hither, come this way-- They're fighting here hard by! See, one has fallen; The unhappy man lies prostrate there. Ah! he moves--yes, still he breathes; Quick, the...
9. SCENE II._Val._ (advancing from the back of the stage and holding in his hand a small silver medal). O sacred medallion, Gift of my sister dear To ward off danger and fear, As I charge w...
30. SCENE VI.(taking in his hand the medallion suspended round his neck). Thou gift of Marguerite, Which till now hath ever saved me, I'll no more of thee--I cast thee hence! Accursed gift,...
28. SCENE IV._Cho._ Glory to those who in battle fall, Their bright deeds we can with pride recall. May we, then, honor and fame acquire, Their glorious deeds our hearts will inspire! For th...
13. SCENE I._Sie._ I. Gently whisper to her of love, dear flow'r; Tell her that I adore her, And for me, oh, implore her, For my heart feels alone for her love's pow'r.
25. SCENE I._Sie._ I. When all was young, and pleasant May was blooming, I, thy poor friend, took part with thee in play; Now that the cloud of autumn dark is glooming, Now is for me, too,...
1. ACT I.--Faust, an aged philosopher, who has grown weary of life, andof the vain search for the source of all knowledge, decides, after a nightlong vigil, to end his existence by taking poison. In the act of raising the cup to his lips his hand i...
29. SCENE V.I. Maiden, now in peace reposing, From thy sleep awake, Hear my voice with love imploring, Wilt thou pity take? But beware how thou confidest Even in thy friend, Ha! ha! ha! If...
2. ACT II.--A Kermesse or town fair. Groups of students, soldiers, oldmen, maids and matrons fill the scene. Valentine, the brother of Marguerite, about to leave for the wars, commends his sister to the care of Siebel, who timidly adores her. Whil...
5. ACT V.--Marguerite, her reason shaken by her misfortunes, has killedher child, and for this crime she is thrown into prison, and condemned to die. Faust, aided by Mephistopheles, obtains access to her cell and urges her to fly with him; but her...
3. ACT III.--The scene shows the garden of Marguerite's dwelling. Siebelenters to leave a nosegay on the doorstep of his charmer. The flowers he plucks wither at his touch, due to an evil spell cast upon him by the fiend, which he, however, breaks b...
4. ACT IV.--Betrayed and deserted by her lover, Marguerite must bear thescorn of her former companions. Siebel alone is faithful, and speaks comforting words. She goes to the church to pray; but her supplications are interrupted by the mocking fiend...
16. SCENE IV._Faust._ (alone). What new emotion penetrates my soul! Love, a pure and holy love, pervades my being. O Marguerite, behold me at thy feet! All hail, thou dwelling pure and lowly...
11. SCENE IV._Mep._ Then I'll comply! 'twere pity you should think So meanly of the magic power which I possess. Have patience! and to this joyous tune. Right sure am I, the maiden will appear.
24. SCENE XII._Mar._ He loves me! Wildly beats my heart! The night-bird's song, The evening breeze, All nature's sounds together say, "He loves thee!" Ah! sweet, sweet indeed Now is this life...
17. SCENE V.14. SCENE II.19. SCENE VII.21. SCENE IX._Mep._ 'Twas high time! By night, protected, In earnest talk of love, They will return! 'Tis well! I'll not disturb Their amorous confabulation! Night, conceal them in thy darke...
23. SCENE XI.15. SCENE III._Mep._ Now attend, my dear doctor! To keep company with the flowers of our friend, I go to bring you a treasure, Which outshines them beyond measure, And of beauty past believing.
27. SCENE III.