Mirella Freni: Verdi - Falstaff, 'Sul fil d'un soffio etesio'

Mirella Freni, birth name Mirella Fregni, (born 27 February 1935, Modena, Italy) is an Italian opera soprano whose repertoire includes Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Freni was married for many years to the Bulgarian bass Nicolai Ghiaurov, with whom she performed and recorded. She was awarded the Italian Cavaliere di Gran Croce and the French Légion d'honneur in March 1993. The University of Pisa awarded her an honorary degree in 2002 for her "great contribution to European culture... en.wikipedia.or...
Lyrics & English translation
On the breath of an etesian breeze
scurry, agile shadows
among the branches a bluish-grey glow
of the rising moon has appeared.
Dance! And may the gentle steps
measure a gentle sound,
combining the magical dances
with the song.
Let us wander beneath the moon,
choosing flower by flower;
each crown of petals, in its heart,
brings its good fortune.
With the lilies and the violets,
let us write secret names;
from our enchanted hands
may words blossom...
words illuminated by pure silver
and gold...
Magic incantations and charms.
The Faeries have, for alphabet letters,
flowers.
A link to this wonderful artists personal Website: www.belcanto.it...
Please Enjoy!
I send my kind and warm regards,