"Don't Be a Lover Again".

This is an aria when Figaro persuades the boy servant Cherubino near the end of the first act. Cherubino came to Susanna and begged her to intercede for him with the Countess, who had dismissed him. Cherubino wanted to stay because he was in love with the countess. While they were talking, the count's footsteps were heard outside the door, and Chieruno hurriedly hid behind the big chair.

The count entered the house and wooed Susanna. This secret was overheard by Cherubino. When the count discovered Cherubino, he became so angry that he decided to let Cherubino leave his home immediately. , to serve in the army. After the count left, Cherubino was sad. At this time, Figaro sang this selection like an elder brother to persuade him.

Introduction to "Don't Be a Lover Again":

"Don't Be a Lover Again" is in the key of C major, in 4/4 time, fast Allegro, in thirds, Written in verse song form. The first twelve measures of section A) is basically a tune composed of the main chord and the broken chord of the dominant seventh chord, which is bright and powerful; the tune of section B becomes gentler and has a recitative nature.

This is Figaro kindly persuading Cherubino not to want to fall in love every day, but to pay attention to grooming and dressing up. Then the tune of section A reappears, section C has a recitative nature, and then section A Reappearance, and finally the ending. What follows is majestic music. By this time, Cherubino was finally persuaded by Figaro and happily went to the army.

The selection "Don't Be a Lover Again" is very successful in terms of music creation and psychological portrayal of the characters. It has become a favorite opera selection by baritone singers. one.