What language is Voi che Sapete?

What language is Voi, che sapete in?

Italian

“Voi Che Sapete” is the Italian opera aria playing on the soundsystem of the Elizabeth when Sayid, Jack, and Sawyer find Desmond inside, in “Live Together, Die Alone, Part 1”. It is an aria from Mozart’s Le Nozze Di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), written by Lorenzo da Ponte.

What is the meaning of the song Voi, che sapete?

“Voi Che Sapete Che Cosa E Amor” is sung in the second act by Cherubino, who is traditionally played by a woman with a soprano voice. In the song, Cherubino is lamenting his amorous habits even as he pines for the Countess’ love.

Why does Cherubino sing Voi, che sapete?

The dramatic tension comes out of the fact that Cherubino is singing for the Countess, on whom he has a hopeless, teenage crush. “Voi che sapete” is about puberty, becoming girl-crazy, and involuntary bodily functions that are fun but also difficult to hide.

When was Voi che Sapete written?

“Voi Che Sapete” from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro: 4 Great Performances : Interlude. When it comes to Mozart operas, “The Marriage of Figaro” is one of my all-time favorites. Mozart composed this opera buffa in 1786 to an Italian libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte.