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O Mio Babbino Caro


"O Mio Babbino Caro" by Giacomo Puccini is typically performed in the key of A-flat major. It is a famous aria from Puccini's opera "Gianni Schicchi," composed in 1918. The aria is sung by the character Lauretta, who pleads with her father to allow her to marry the man she loves. Giacomo Puccini, a renowned Italian composer, is the creator of this opera masterpiece. "O Mio Babbino Caro" is known for its beautiful melody, expressing the heartfelt emotions of love and longing. The piece has been widely performed and recorded by various opera singers and has become one of Puccini's most beloved works.