Alfredo has been called upon to make a toast. At first he demurs, but when he hears that it would please Violetta, with whom he is hopelessly in love, he knows just what to say. Carmen - Dianna Heldman Carmen has been accused of stabbing another woman and Don Jose is ordered to take her to prison. She invites him to a rendevous at Lillas Pastia's tavern. I. He offers the rustics his bottled cure-all and, just for them, he lowers the price to three lire.
Business picks up.
The song doesn't have much to do with drinking, but Marguerite is certainly intoxicated at the sight of the jewels she finds at her door, a gift from Faust. The Barber of Seville has long been a favorite of operagoers. In this duet from the first act, Rosina is delighted to find out from Figaro that she is the object of Lindoro's affections. Impatient to have contact with him, she is nevertheless mindful that he must be wary of her guardian Bartolo's watchful eye. As a sign that she returns Lindoro's affection, she gives Figaro a note to take to him.