Sebben Crudele, Nicola Vaccai, Vocal lessons, with lyrics and translation

"Sebben, crudele" is an aria from Antonio Caldara&1710 opera, La costanza in amor vince l&(Faithfulness in love conquers treachery). It comes from the third scene of the opera&first act, and is sung by the character Aminta, a nobleman whose wife is unfaithful.[1] Although the opera itself has been rarely performed in modern times, Sebben, crudele remains a popular concert aria. It has been recorded by Cecilia Bartoli, Beniamino Gigli and Janet Baker, amongst others.