La Boheme: “Oh lovely girl”

We are exploring timeless arias from Giacomo Puccini La Boheme. 

Here’s “O soave fanciulla” (“Oh lovely girl”)

Let me give you some context for this aria: Immediately after Mimì’s aria “Sì, mi chiamano Mimì,” Rodolfo’s friends call up from the street, impatient that he’s taking so long. He goes to the window to answer them, and Mimì joins him. In the moonlight streaming through the window, Rodolfo is struck by how beautiful she looks and exclaims “O soave fanciulla!” This launches their first love duet. #TimelessArias