El Cid (continued) Scene 2. Rodrigo, most reluctantly, duells with Chimene's father, Gormas Rodrigo strikes Gormas Gormas lies mortally wounded Gormas's servants appear......a multitude of onlookers appear.......... Chimene appears & realises that her lover, Rodrigo, has killed her father 5'05" Scene3.(1of2).At the Royal Palace, a festive mood prevails, and the poplace rejoices over the beauties of Spring.The Court has not yet heard of the death of Gormas. A series of dances ensues. 12'07" http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11939157Scene 3 (2of2). The entertainment continues The death of Gormas is announced Chimene demands Rodrigo's life An envoy of the Moors enters and declares War Rodrigo is made Head of the Army and vows to return victorious and to face his accusers 4'54" Scene 4 (1of2) Rodrigo returns victorious. He returns to the Court, in triumph, and to face judgement from the king. The king tells Chimene that she must decide Rodrigo's fate. Chimene says that she cannot forgive Rodrigo. 1'23" Scene 4 (2of2) Rodrigo threatens to kill himself, whereupon, Chimene foregives Rodrigo. Rodrigo hugs Chimene and there is general rejoicing. TOTAL 32'47" 3'38" |