Let's Drink!

An idiosyncratic look (with examples) of the best drinking songs (or Brindisis) in opera. Often enough, composers throw some of their best tunes at having a party. Examples include The Champagne Aria from Don Giovanni, The Champagne Song from Die Fledermaus, Libiamo from La Traviata, and plenty more roistering delights - all linked together with a light-hearted commentary.