The aria is sung by a slave girl Liu who is hopelessly in love with her master, Prince Calaf. We can hear it during Freddie's hopeful talk with Mary that happens after he moves into his own house near her flat. The last opera piece played in the movie is "Signore, ascolta" (Master, listen.) from Turandot, also by Puccini. The performer is Maria Callas, the biggest, most talented opera singer of her time, who was hailed as La Divina ("the divine one"). The aria Freddie plays in Roy Thomas' office is the legendary "Habanera" (L'amour est un oiseau rebelle / Love is a rebellious bird) from Carmen by Georges Bizet. I suspect it might be Montserrat Caballe, though. I'm not sure who performed in that particular recording, and I think it was never mentioned in the credits. The man Butterfly so adores leaves to never return into her arms again, and Butterfly is left alone and heartbroken. However, that dream, just like Mary and Freddie's marriage, was never meant to be. In this aria, the title character, a young girl named Butterfly (Ciocio-san), speaks of her dream of the future with the man she fervently loves. The aria that plays during Freddie's intimate talk with Mary is "Un bel di vedremo" (One fine day, we'll see.) from Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini. Just like the Queen songs, the opera arias used in this movie are not only beautiful but they also help augment the plot, showcase the characters' feelings, and hint at some future events.
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