“E lucevan le stelle” is an aria from Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Tosca.” It is one of the most famous arias in the world of opera. In this aria, the character Cavaradossi, who is facing execution, sings about the beauty of the stars and how their light reminds him of his love for Tosca. It’s a deeply emotional and poignant moment in the opera.

More from Giacomo Puccini
Donde lieta usci – Giacomo Puccini
E lucevan le stelle – Puccini
Nessun dorma – (Completed after Puccini’s death)
O mio babbino caro – Puccini

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