Alt Monologue from Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx

From Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx by Friedrich Schiller

male · anguished · 48 sec

My child, the night is far advanced; yet still Thy restless steps pace through thy hareem chill. Quite hopeless is thy task; not all the College Of Doctors could impart the wished-for knowledge. Thou canst not guess thy 'pponent's name, tho' we Have fully learned his family history. He's worthy of thy hand; my wish obey, Avoid to-morrow's public exposée. Thou'rt sure to fail. For my sake save thy fame, My soul recoils from witnessing thy shame. (TUR: I shall not put my father to the blush; My adversary's arrogance I'll crush.) Ah, flatter not thyself. Let one defeat Suffice; do not the painful scene repeat.

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