Lucia Popp gave a stunning performance of Song to the Moon from Dvořák’s opera Rusalka at the Zurich Opera House in 1980. Popp’s clear, delicate voice was truly captivating, moving anyone who listened.

Lucia Popp gave a wonderful performance of Song to the Moon from Dvořák’s opera Rusalka at the Zurich Opera House in 1980. As Rusalka, the mermaid who longs to become human in order to be loved, Popp perfectly embodied the character’s dreamy beauty and longing.

Popp’s clear, delicate voice was truly captivating, as if she were conversing with the moon, sending her love and hope into it. The soaring high notes, resonating with the Zurich orchestra, made the aria even more magical and profound. This performance was not only a testament to Popp’s outstanding technique and talent, but also deepened the emotional connection between the listener and Rusalka’s tragic love story.