So in that sense, it's a story that really is vitally linked to a staged situation.

There are lots of layers to these characters. Vocally, Handel is at his very finest. You have highly virtuosic coloratura arias that really display both the vocal artistry and the flourish that has become known as characteristic of Handel's writing. In addition to that, there are these beautiful passages, these beautiful arias that are also very legato, long phrases and beautiful (harmonic) progressions that really evoke those deeper levels of emotion that are part of what is being expressed in this story.

We're already getting excited about that. And seeing that it's the Mozart year, it is only fitting.

That is as staged a photo op as you'll have,

If Pataki can craft a message that builds on this, then he has a story to tell. But the story has to have a happy ending.

They do make love stories for girls with black hearts after all. They go like this.