Her hair cascades around her bare shoulders as moonlight drenches her flowing night gown in shimmering waves of light as she marvels at her feelings for this masked bandit of her heart. As he strips out of his Zorro disguise, he overhears his parents arguing in their chambers. His father disgustedly proclaims his son a lazy and self indulgent fool, a role Diego has adopted to avoid any suspicions of his secret alter ego. Performed by Roberto Blades, Orchestrated by Joe Baker. It is the night of the harvest festival as the townspeople gather in the square to celebrate.
Colorful lanterns are strung across the plaza as music plays and festival finery is brought out.
For a moment hearts are light as Maria the innkeeper sings. Performed by Christiane Noll, Orchestrated by Robert Warrington. But Love Carlotta's family is invited to spend the festival weekend at Diego's Elegant townhouse villa. Marriage between Diego and Carlotta would solve her families financial woes. Both Sonia Vega and Hermina Mendez feel it is the perfect solution.