The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (2006–…): Season 3, Episode 7 - Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice - full transcript
If your spirit is hovering near us....
Euridice, lovely spirit.
If you linger among us....
Euridice!
Hear us grieving, sighing...
...weeping, as we mourn you...
...near the urn where your ashes lie.
Hear the cries of your sorrowing husband...
...overcome by tears of bereavement.
Hear him echo the voice...
...of the wood dove...
...sadly calling...
...sad and lovelorn.
Ever mourning the mate it has lost.
Enough, my companions!
Your own bereavement deepens mine.
Lay your final tributes
at Euridice's urn.
Then leave me to mourn.
Let me remain to weep alone
amid these gloomy shadows...
...surrounded only by my woes.
If your spirit is hovering near us...
...Euridice, lovely spirit.
If you linger among us...
...hear us grieving, sighing...
...weeping, as we mourn you...
...near the urn where your ashes lie.
And still I call my love...
...when day reveals itself...
...and when it hides its face.
And yet I mourn in vain.
She whom my heart adores...
...gives me no answer.
She does not answer.
Euridice...
...cherished spirit!
Are you near me?
Weeping, your husband...
...begs the gods to restore you...
...and searches for you among the living.
But the winds...
...only scatter my lamentations.
And still I seek my love...
...there on that fateful shore
where death lay waiting.
Responding to my grief...
...having endured love's woes...
...Echo replies.
Echo alone replies.
Euridice!
The seashore and forest...
...learned her name from my lips.
Through every valley
"Euridice" resounded....
And on each tree trunk
poor Orfeo carved this message.
"Orfeo lives in sorrow."
"Euridice, my beloved."
And so I mourn my love...
...while sunlight gilds the day...
...and when it sinks beneath the waves.
The river, moved to pity,
murmuring as it passes...
...answers my pleading.
Hear me...
...heartless immortals!
Lords of Hades and Avernus,
eager for new victims...
...your greedy hand
cannot be stayed, or offer pity...
...not even to the young.
You tore my Euridice from me...
...in all her beauty.
I'll save her yet, you tyrants!
For I have the courage
to follow the mightiest heroes.
Braving your horrors...
...to win back my wife.
Love comes to help you!
Orfeo, Jove looks in pity
on your suffering...
...and will allow you
to cross the river Lethe...
...while you still live.
The dark abyss of Hades
opens before you.
If your singing appeases its furies...
...its monsters, and death itself...
...you may return with Euridice...
...to the land of the living.
But how? When?
Could such a thing be?
Are you brave enough for such a trial?
If promised Euridice...
...why would I falter?
There are two conditions you must accept.
You may not look at Euridice...
...until your return from Hades.
Nor may you tell her the reason why.
One glance will doom her,
and this time, forever.
And still haunted by unending desire...
...you will grieve all your life.
Heed me well!
Deny her your glances
without explanation.
But let this console you.
In only a moment
your torment will end.
Remember, a lover in his confusion...
...often seems blind
and unable to speak.
Beset by confusion, how often a lover...
...seems to be blind, unable to speak.
Deny her your glances
without explanation.
But let this console you.
In only a moment
your torment will end.
Many a lover, beset by confusion...
...seems to be blind...
...and unable to speak.
Beset by confusion, how often a lover...
...seems to be blind, unable to speak.
Deny her your glances.
Give no explanation.
And soon every torment...
...will come to an end.
And soon every torment will come to an end.
I wonder....
Could this be?
Could my Euridice return
and live beside me?
Losing her pained me.
But will I mourn
even more in our reunion...
...denied the sight I long for,
or even one embrace?
Oh, how she will suffer!
What will she say...
...or even think?
Already I feel her anguish...
...knowing I must share it.
Even as I foresee it...
...I feel a chill run through me.
And fear grips my heart.
But I'll succeed in having what I desire!
The greatest sorrow
is being parted from her...
...my only beloved.
Gods, I beg you to help me!
I'll honor your edict!
Who comes to Erebus
braving this gloomy path...
...where mighty Hercules...
...once dared to tread?
Who comes to Erebus...
...braving this gloomy path...
...where mighty Hercules...
...once dared to tread?
Let him be horrified,
seeing the furies rise...
...hearing the Hound of Hell...
...howl in the night.
If he is not a god, let him beware!
Let him be horrified,
seeing the furies rise...
...hearing the Hound of Hell...
...howl in the night.
Let my singing calm your rage.
Furies!
Specters!
Phantoms of vengeance!
Then show at least some pity
for the torment I endure.
Be appeased at last.
And turn away your rage.
Furies!
Specters!
Phantoms of vengeance!
Then show at least some pity...
...for the torment I endure.
Furies!
Specters!
Phantoms of vengeance!
Then show at least some pity
for the torment I endure.
Youth, in your misery...
...what do you hope to find?
Here, in this dreadful place...
...only more grieving awaits you.
Why come, then, you who are suffering?
Only regret dwells here.
Unending agony...
...in this appalling place
of dark bereavement.
Just as you do, sorrowing spirits...
...I have suffered a thousand torments.
My own hell I carry in me...
...blazing deep within my heart.
What unknown sentiment
gently steals over us...
...rousing our sympathy,
calming our rage?
What unknown sentiment
gently steals over us...
...rousing our sympathy,
calming our rage?
You would treat me far less harshly...
...had you suffered a single moment...
...of the longing lovers know.
What unknown sentiment
gently steals over us...
...rousing our sympathy,
calming our rage?
Open the gates to him,
for he has conquered us.
And let him journey on,
safe from all harm.
Let him who conquered us
pass through the gates of Hell...
...safe from all harm.
How clear these skies.
How bright the sun!
Has ever a light so peaceful...
...shone from the heavens?
What soothing harmonies
arise around me.
Melodies that mingle...
...the sweet sound of birds singing...
...with the river's gentle murmur...
...and whispers borne on the breeze!
This must be Elysium,
the resting place of heroes.
Here, in this haven...
...reigns a quiet contentment.
But not for me.
Unless I find my beloved,
my hopes are futile.
To hear her softly speaking....
To feel her gaze upon me....
To see her sweet smile....
These, and these only,
are the Elysium I long for.
But who can tell me where she is?
Surely these happy spirits
will help a grieving husband.
Where is Euridice?
Patience! She approaches.
Welcome to this restful haven.
Dauntless hero, tender husband...
...paragon for every age.
Love brings back your Euridice.
Even now restored to life...
...and as lovely as before.
Hear me, blessed spirits.
Indulge me in my impatience.
Those who were lovers will remember
the desire that torments me...
...everywhere, night and day.
Not even here, in this peaceful haven...
...could I hope to be happy
without my dear wife.
Here is Euridice.
Euridice, greet your husband.
Wishing you no longer parted...
...Heaven took pity on your plight.
Do not mourn this change of fortune.
For to have a spouse so faithful...
...is Elysium enough.
Come, follow me closely,
you, whom I love above all else!
Is it you? Or am I mistaken?
Sleeping or awake, am I dreaming?
Dear wife, I am Orfeo, and still alive.
I went to Elysium to bring you back.
Soon our sky, our sun,
our world will again be before you.
You are alive!
Am I, then?
Truly? By what magic?
In time, I will explain.
Now we must hurry,
leaving doubts behind.
You are no longer a spirit
nor have I become one.
Can it be true?
Merciful gods, what happiness!
I'll live in my husband's embrace...
...and in the gentle bonds of married love.
We can't stay any longer!
Let's leave at once!
Fate has been so cruel.
I hardly believe you're with me...
...mistrusting my own senses.
While I still revel...
...in the joy of being reunited at last...
...I feel your own joy is waning already.
That isn't so....
Listen....
(Impossible vow!)
Fair Euridice, we must not delay!
Why be anxious in so happy a moment?
(I foresaw it! Now I am tested.)
Why so distant and silent?
Look at me, at least.
Tell me...
...am I as lovely as I was before?
Look at me, and tell me truly
if my beauty has faded.
Or has my gaze grown dim....
That gaze you used to praise as gentle?
(With each word, I grow weaker!)
Let's hurry, beloved!
These endearments delay us.
And it is dangerous to linger.
Look at me just once.
We would regret it.
Is this how you greet me?
Turning away, showing no affection...
...denying me kisses
a wife might hope for?
(How pitiless this pain!)
I beg you, be silent!
Be silent?
Must I endure this insult, too?
Do you forget our shared devotion...
...and the vows we have taken?
Why rouse me from blissful sleep...
...only to put out the torches...
...that blazed at our wedding?
Betrayer, tell me why!
Enough! Be silent!
Come!
Obey your husband's wishes.
No, death would seem far better...
...than the life you offer me.
Oh, how cruel!
Let me remain here.
No, beloved--or I will haunt you.
I will never leave your side.
But why are you so unfeeling?
Even though I die of anguish...
...I can never tell you why.
Gods, your mercy is unending.
I am grateful for this blessing.
But it only brings more sorrow,
pain too great to be endured.
I cannot endure such pain.
Tell me why!
Why are you so unfeeling?
(Even though I die of anguish,
I can never tell her why.)
Gods, your mercy is unending.
I am grateful for this blessing.
But it only brings more sorrow,
pain too great to be endured.
What new existence lies before me?
And what terrible secret
can Orfeo be hiding?
Is he weeping?
What afflicts him?
I had forgotten the sorrows...
...the living must suffer.
My heart, though constant...
...cannot endure it.
The very daylight...
...fades away around me.
My heart grows heavy.
I struggle for every breath I take.
Trembling, I waver.
And my heart beats ever faster.
All but overcome
by grave misgivings.
How cruel a moment...
...to leave death behind
yet suffer such pain.
How cruel a moment...
...to leave death behind...
...yet suffer such pain.
My heart had been happy...
...in peaceful oblivion.
Now, shaken by tempests...
...it loses its way.
My heart had been happy...
...in peaceful oblivion.
Now, shaken by tempests...
...it loses its way.
I waver.
Trembling....
How cruel a moment...
...to leave death behind
yet suffer such pain.
How cruel a moment....
(Heaven, spare us more torment!)
Beloved husband...
...will you leave me this way?
Won't you console me?
As pain overcomes me,
won't you help me?
Am I to perish, O Heaven,
dying a second time...
...without you to hold me,
without words of parting?
(No, I can't bear it!)
(Reason deserts me.)
(I nearly forgot the oath I've taken.)
Orfeo!
My husband!
How weary I feel....
No, listen! I'll tell you!
Ah, I can't!
(Will this torment never end?)
Beloved! Remember me!
(What torment! My heart will surely break!)
(I can't bear it any longer!)
Oh, my beloved!
Gods above! What's happening?
What have I done?
How did passion lead me astray?
Euridice!
Beloved!
Death has reclaimed her!
I call in vain.
I have lost her again, lost her forever!
No one can help me or advise me.
All I see now, to my despair...
...is the sorry outcome of my own folly.
Be content, evil fortune!
All hope has deserted me.
What shall I do without Euridice?
What shall I do?
Where shall I go without my beloved?
Euridice!
Oh, hear me, and answer!
Please answer!
I am still beside you...
...and as faithful as before.
What shall I do without Euridice?
What shall I do?
Where shall I go without my beloved?
Euridice!
No one can help me.
No hope remains now...
...not in this world, nor on high.
What shall I do without Euridice?
What shall I do?
Where shall I go without my beloved?
Let me end my existence,
and with it, my pain.
The path to Hades still lies before me.
Yet I need not travel there...
...to be reunited with my love.
Yes, await me...
...dearest spirit of my beloved.
Await me!
This time you will not cross the Lethe...
...without me there to guide you.
Orfeo, what are you doing?
Who dares to restrain my fury
at the injustice I suffer?
Put aside your weapon.
Take comfort.
Love stands again before you.
Yes, now I know you.
My despair had confused me.
What have you come to ask of me?
That you be happy!
Having suffered enough for my glory...
...you have won back Euridice.
You proved your devotion.
See her returning to be united with you.
Dear husband!
Dare I embrace you?
As closely as I hold you!
Come, lovers, a new life beckons.
Taste the joys it has to offer.
Love looked on us with mercy!
Was ever a moment more joyful?
Love barely needs a moment
to ease all sorrows!
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.
Though love holds all in bondage...
...no lover prefers being free.
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.
Many a beauty, being capricious...
...causes her lover to weep in despair.
Yet how quickly all is forgotten...
...in the sweet hour when mercy prevails.
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.
Jealousy fosters doubt and suspicion...
...unless a lover's heart is true.
And yet the darkest of suspicions...
...may give way to a happy end.
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.
Euridice, lovely spirit.
If you linger among us....
Euridice!
Hear us grieving, sighing...
...weeping, as we mourn you...
...near the urn where your ashes lie.
Hear the cries of your sorrowing husband...
...overcome by tears of bereavement.
Hear him echo the voice...
...of the wood dove...
...sadly calling...
...sad and lovelorn.
Ever mourning the mate it has lost.
Enough, my companions!
Your own bereavement deepens mine.
Lay your final tributes
at Euridice's urn.
Then leave me to mourn.
Let me remain to weep alone
amid these gloomy shadows...
...surrounded only by my woes.
If your spirit is hovering near us...
...Euridice, lovely spirit.
If you linger among us...
...hear us grieving, sighing...
...weeping, as we mourn you...
...near the urn where your ashes lie.
And still I call my love...
...when day reveals itself...
...and when it hides its face.
And yet I mourn in vain.
She whom my heart adores...
...gives me no answer.
She does not answer.
Euridice...
...cherished spirit!
Are you near me?
Weeping, your husband...
...begs the gods to restore you...
...and searches for you among the living.
But the winds...
...only scatter my lamentations.
And still I seek my love...
...there on that fateful shore
where death lay waiting.
Responding to my grief...
...having endured love's woes...
...Echo replies.
Echo alone replies.
Euridice!
The seashore and forest...
...learned her name from my lips.
Through every valley
"Euridice" resounded....
And on each tree trunk
poor Orfeo carved this message.
"Orfeo lives in sorrow."
"Euridice, my beloved."
And so I mourn my love...
...while sunlight gilds the day...
...and when it sinks beneath the waves.
The river, moved to pity,
murmuring as it passes...
...answers my pleading.
Hear me...
...heartless immortals!
Lords of Hades and Avernus,
eager for new victims...
...your greedy hand
cannot be stayed, or offer pity...
...not even to the young.
You tore my Euridice from me...
...in all her beauty.
I'll save her yet, you tyrants!
For I have the courage
to follow the mightiest heroes.
Braving your horrors...
...to win back my wife.
Love comes to help you!
Orfeo, Jove looks in pity
on your suffering...
...and will allow you
to cross the river Lethe...
...while you still live.
The dark abyss of Hades
opens before you.
If your singing appeases its furies...
...its monsters, and death itself...
...you may return with Euridice...
...to the land of the living.
But how? When?
Could such a thing be?
Are you brave enough for such a trial?
If promised Euridice...
...why would I falter?
There are two conditions you must accept.
You may not look at Euridice...
...until your return from Hades.
Nor may you tell her the reason why.
One glance will doom her,
and this time, forever.
And still haunted by unending desire...
...you will grieve all your life.
Heed me well!
Deny her your glances
without explanation.
But let this console you.
In only a moment
your torment will end.
Remember, a lover in his confusion...
...often seems blind
and unable to speak.
Beset by confusion, how often a lover...
...seems to be blind, unable to speak.
Deny her your glances
without explanation.
But let this console you.
In only a moment
your torment will end.
Many a lover, beset by confusion...
...seems to be blind...
...and unable to speak.
Beset by confusion, how often a lover...
...seems to be blind, unable to speak.
Deny her your glances.
Give no explanation.
And soon every torment...
...will come to an end.
And soon every torment will come to an end.
I wonder....
Could this be?
Could my Euridice return
and live beside me?
Losing her pained me.
But will I mourn
even more in our reunion...
...denied the sight I long for,
or even one embrace?
Oh, how she will suffer!
What will she say...
...or even think?
Already I feel her anguish...
...knowing I must share it.
Even as I foresee it...
...I feel a chill run through me.
And fear grips my heart.
But I'll succeed in having what I desire!
The greatest sorrow
is being parted from her...
...my only beloved.
Gods, I beg you to help me!
I'll honor your edict!
Who comes to Erebus
braving this gloomy path...
...where mighty Hercules...
...once dared to tread?
Who comes to Erebus...
...braving this gloomy path...
...where mighty Hercules...
...once dared to tread?
Let him be horrified,
seeing the furies rise...
...hearing the Hound of Hell...
...howl in the night.
If he is not a god, let him beware!
Let him be horrified,
seeing the furies rise...
...hearing the Hound of Hell...
...howl in the night.
Let my singing calm your rage.
Furies!
Specters!
Phantoms of vengeance!
Then show at least some pity
for the torment I endure.
Be appeased at last.
And turn away your rage.
Furies!
Specters!
Phantoms of vengeance!
Then show at least some pity...
...for the torment I endure.
Furies!
Specters!
Phantoms of vengeance!
Then show at least some pity
for the torment I endure.
Youth, in your misery...
...what do you hope to find?
Here, in this dreadful place...
...only more grieving awaits you.
Why come, then, you who are suffering?
Only regret dwells here.
Unending agony...
...in this appalling place
of dark bereavement.
Just as you do, sorrowing spirits...
...I have suffered a thousand torments.
My own hell I carry in me...
...blazing deep within my heart.
What unknown sentiment
gently steals over us...
...rousing our sympathy,
calming our rage?
What unknown sentiment
gently steals over us...
...rousing our sympathy,
calming our rage?
You would treat me far less harshly...
...had you suffered a single moment...
...of the longing lovers know.
What unknown sentiment
gently steals over us...
...rousing our sympathy,
calming our rage?
Open the gates to him,
for he has conquered us.
And let him journey on,
safe from all harm.
Let him who conquered us
pass through the gates of Hell...
...safe from all harm.
How clear these skies.
How bright the sun!
Has ever a light so peaceful...
...shone from the heavens?
What soothing harmonies
arise around me.
Melodies that mingle...
...the sweet sound of birds singing...
...with the river's gentle murmur...
...and whispers borne on the breeze!
This must be Elysium,
the resting place of heroes.
Here, in this haven...
...reigns a quiet contentment.
But not for me.
Unless I find my beloved,
my hopes are futile.
To hear her softly speaking....
To feel her gaze upon me....
To see her sweet smile....
These, and these only,
are the Elysium I long for.
But who can tell me where she is?
Surely these happy spirits
will help a grieving husband.
Where is Euridice?
Patience! She approaches.
Welcome to this restful haven.
Dauntless hero, tender husband...
...paragon for every age.
Love brings back your Euridice.
Even now restored to life...
...and as lovely as before.
Hear me, blessed spirits.
Indulge me in my impatience.
Those who were lovers will remember
the desire that torments me...
...everywhere, night and day.
Not even here, in this peaceful haven...
...could I hope to be happy
without my dear wife.
Here is Euridice.
Euridice, greet your husband.
Wishing you no longer parted...
...Heaven took pity on your plight.
Do not mourn this change of fortune.
For to have a spouse so faithful...
...is Elysium enough.
Come, follow me closely,
you, whom I love above all else!
Is it you? Or am I mistaken?
Sleeping or awake, am I dreaming?
Dear wife, I am Orfeo, and still alive.
I went to Elysium to bring you back.
Soon our sky, our sun,
our world will again be before you.
You are alive!
Am I, then?
Truly? By what magic?
In time, I will explain.
Now we must hurry,
leaving doubts behind.
You are no longer a spirit
nor have I become one.
Can it be true?
Merciful gods, what happiness!
I'll live in my husband's embrace...
...and in the gentle bonds of married love.
We can't stay any longer!
Let's leave at once!
Fate has been so cruel.
I hardly believe you're with me...
...mistrusting my own senses.
While I still revel...
...in the joy of being reunited at last...
...I feel your own joy is waning already.
That isn't so....
Listen....
(Impossible vow!)
Fair Euridice, we must not delay!
Why be anxious in so happy a moment?
(I foresaw it! Now I am tested.)
Why so distant and silent?
Look at me, at least.
Tell me...
...am I as lovely as I was before?
Look at me, and tell me truly
if my beauty has faded.
Or has my gaze grown dim....
That gaze you used to praise as gentle?
(With each word, I grow weaker!)
Let's hurry, beloved!
These endearments delay us.
And it is dangerous to linger.
Look at me just once.
We would regret it.
Is this how you greet me?
Turning away, showing no affection...
...denying me kisses
a wife might hope for?
(How pitiless this pain!)
I beg you, be silent!
Be silent?
Must I endure this insult, too?
Do you forget our shared devotion...
...and the vows we have taken?
Why rouse me from blissful sleep...
...only to put out the torches...
...that blazed at our wedding?
Betrayer, tell me why!
Enough! Be silent!
Come!
Obey your husband's wishes.
No, death would seem far better...
...than the life you offer me.
Oh, how cruel!
Let me remain here.
No, beloved--or I will haunt you.
I will never leave your side.
But why are you so unfeeling?
Even though I die of anguish...
...I can never tell you why.
Gods, your mercy is unending.
I am grateful for this blessing.
But it only brings more sorrow,
pain too great to be endured.
I cannot endure such pain.
Tell me why!
Why are you so unfeeling?
(Even though I die of anguish,
I can never tell her why.)
Gods, your mercy is unending.
I am grateful for this blessing.
But it only brings more sorrow,
pain too great to be endured.
What new existence lies before me?
And what terrible secret
can Orfeo be hiding?
Is he weeping?
What afflicts him?
I had forgotten the sorrows...
...the living must suffer.
My heart, though constant...
...cannot endure it.
The very daylight...
...fades away around me.
My heart grows heavy.
I struggle for every breath I take.
Trembling, I waver.
And my heart beats ever faster.
All but overcome
by grave misgivings.
How cruel a moment...
...to leave death behind
yet suffer such pain.
How cruel a moment...
...to leave death behind...
...yet suffer such pain.
My heart had been happy...
...in peaceful oblivion.
Now, shaken by tempests...
...it loses its way.
My heart had been happy...
...in peaceful oblivion.
Now, shaken by tempests...
...it loses its way.
I waver.
Trembling....
How cruel a moment...
...to leave death behind
yet suffer such pain.
How cruel a moment....
(Heaven, spare us more torment!)
Beloved husband...
...will you leave me this way?
Won't you console me?
As pain overcomes me,
won't you help me?
Am I to perish, O Heaven,
dying a second time...
...without you to hold me,
without words of parting?
(No, I can't bear it!)
(Reason deserts me.)
(I nearly forgot the oath I've taken.)
Orfeo!
My husband!
How weary I feel....
No, listen! I'll tell you!
Ah, I can't!
(Will this torment never end?)
Beloved! Remember me!
(What torment! My heart will surely break!)
(I can't bear it any longer!)
Oh, my beloved!
Gods above! What's happening?
What have I done?
How did passion lead me astray?
Euridice!
Beloved!
Death has reclaimed her!
I call in vain.
I have lost her again, lost her forever!
No one can help me or advise me.
All I see now, to my despair...
...is the sorry outcome of my own folly.
Be content, evil fortune!
All hope has deserted me.
What shall I do without Euridice?
What shall I do?
Where shall I go without my beloved?
Euridice!
Oh, hear me, and answer!
Please answer!
I am still beside you...
...and as faithful as before.
What shall I do without Euridice?
What shall I do?
Where shall I go without my beloved?
Euridice!
No one can help me.
No hope remains now...
...not in this world, nor on high.
What shall I do without Euridice?
What shall I do?
Where shall I go without my beloved?
Let me end my existence,
and with it, my pain.
The path to Hades still lies before me.
Yet I need not travel there...
...to be reunited with my love.
Yes, await me...
...dearest spirit of my beloved.
Await me!
This time you will not cross the Lethe...
...without me there to guide you.
Orfeo, what are you doing?
Who dares to restrain my fury
at the injustice I suffer?
Put aside your weapon.
Take comfort.
Love stands again before you.
Yes, now I know you.
My despair had confused me.
What have you come to ask of me?
That you be happy!
Having suffered enough for my glory...
...you have won back Euridice.
You proved your devotion.
See her returning to be united with you.
Dear husband!
Dare I embrace you?
As closely as I hold you!
Come, lovers, a new life beckons.
Taste the joys it has to offer.
Love looked on us with mercy!
Was ever a moment more joyful?
Love barely needs a moment
to ease all sorrows!
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.
Though love holds all in bondage...
...no lover prefers being free.
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.
Many a beauty, being capricious...
...causes her lover to weep in despair.
Yet how quickly all is forgotten...
...in the sweet hour when mercy prevails.
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.
Jealousy fosters doubt and suspicion...
...unless a lover's heart is true.
And yet the darkest of suspicions...
...may give way to a happy end.
Let love triumph the whole world over...
...creating an empire of beauty.