Couplet-Vivid Contrasts In a Masked Ball

Vivid contrasts emanate lively hues from the brilliancy of colors, to radiate skin, hair and eyes; and these are the wishes of all lovers! He's a handsome man in a dark suit well-pressed, and she's a beautiful woman in a scarlet dress; he doesn't like ladies with flashy clothes, and she only likes guys with ripped shirts! Amelia fascinates her partner with her adorable smile, Riccardo's blue eyes see a woman no man can resist; and with his sexy eyes and killer's looks makes his conquest; how exciting she seems and how happy she is to feel alive! Their cheeks occasionally touch as kisses of a soft wind, passion arises, but the dance must end with a standing ovation; they're the only perfect pair who are rehearsing and getting recognition, other dancers are getting impatient and are dying to come in. The violin and piano begin to play in full harmony, " Un Ballo In Maschera," and all the guests come out gracefully to join the masquerade ball without timidity... wearing luxurious and colorful costumes of the legendary Venetian Era; and they elegantly dance on the diamond-shaped floor, trying to gess each other's identity. The chorus adapts a moderato tone as wished by the conductor's baton, as the harmonic tones accompany the high pitched soprano, who suddenly bursts out in a hissy scene; she shouts, "My Riccardo has betrayed me! Take his mask off, and let him see me!" And while the melody is embellished by the harmony, in anguish, she discords her vivid notes. Entered in Brian's Strand contest, " Colours " Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci