human
Romeo and Juliet, in French, the bird song from
gpt
Pagliacci, in Italian, and
human
Elsa's Dream,
gpt
In my office I have a contract with you for three years. Do you care to sign it?
human
But I had no idea of singing in Berlin, I protested.
gpt
I want to sing Italian.
human
If I let you sing here in Italian, will you sign it?
gpt
Here--in Berlin--sing in Italian?
human
It will be a novelty, replied Count von Hochberg.
gpt
But the people here want one. You are very much of a novelty, quite different from the stout ladies who waddle about protesting their operatic fate to spectators who find it difficult to believe in their cruel lot and youthful innocence. In you I have discovered a happy combination of voice, figure, personality, and--eyes. He was something of a cavalier, that nice Count von Hochberg, as you will see.
human
To secure you for my patrons I will let you sing in Italian.
gpt
Faust,
human
Traviata, and
gpt
Pagliacci,