However, be cautious. Many searches for “questo amor vergogna mia” accidentally confuse it with Edgardo’s famous tomb scene aria, "Fra poco a me ricovero" or "Tu che a Dio spiegasti l’ali." Why? Because Lucia di Lammermoor is a goldmine of desperate tenor arias.
"Questo amor, vergogna mia" is the critical recitative and aria section preceding the sextet "Chi mi frena in tal momento" (Act II, Scene 2). In this moment, Edgardo bursts into the wedding celebration of Lucia and Arturo. He believes Lucia has betrayed him. His love turns to ash in his mouth. He calls his love a shame —a public embarrassment. questo amor vergogna mia pdf
Then, throw the PDF away. Sing from memory. Because the only thing more shameful than questo amor is a tenor staring at his iPad on stage, looking for the next phrase. Do you need help finding the specific measure where Edgardo hits the high A flat? Or a practice track for the recitative? Leave a comment below or check our resources page for annotated scores. However, be cautious
This article is for educational purposes. Always support publishers by purchasing original scores when required for professional gigs. "Questo amor, vergogna mia" is the critical recitative