In Final Fantasy VI, what is the name of the opera song sung by Celes?

In Final Fantasy VI, the opera song sung by Celes is “Aria di Mezzo Carattere.”

The aria appears during the famous Opera House sequence, where Celes impersonates the singer Maria. The party needs access to Setzer’s airship, the Blackjack, and takes advantage of Setzer’s plan to abduct Maria. Because Celes closely resembles her, the group arranges for Celes to perform in Maria’s place while the others use the situation to secure the airship.

The song is part of the fictional opera “Maria and Draco,” a romantic drama involving the characters Maria and Draco. During the scene, Celes sings onstage while the player also deals with a threat from Ultros, who attempts to drop a massive weight onto her. The sequence switches between performance and rescue, making the music part of both the story and the gameplay.

In the original Super Nintendo release, hardware limitations meant the vocal line used a synthesized, wordless voice rather than a recorded singer. Later arrangements used Italian lyrics, and the Pixel Remaster added sung vocals in several languages. “Victory Theme,” “Fanfare,” and “The Prelude” are separate Final Fantasy musical pieces.