This famous aria from Verdi’s Falstaff encapsulates everything about spring: Breezes, flowers, Fairies, love and dancing in the moonlight. I am also a huge fan of Lisette Oropesa’s voice—this aria is worth listening to for her breath control alone. Thank you for reading my blog posts and happy spring!
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Mary Claire (MC) Curran is a Writer and Editorial Associate for Classical Singer Magazine as well as the creator of the music blog, Classical Concrete, which features a monthly Spotify playlist. She is a soprano, a skilled conversationalist and loves meeting new people. She lives in NYC.
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