Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön - Die Zauberflöte

My final performance at the Boston Conservatory recorded on Arpil 27th 2024 at the Frank Kelley Studio recital. After 6 years of study at the Conservatory I have finally graduated with my Master of Music in opera performance. Thanks to all my mentors, frineds, and family who supported me along this journey. Please enjoy my last studio recital!!



Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schörn

This portrait is enchantingly beautiful,
such as no eye has ever yet seen.
I feel the way this divine image
fills my heart with new emotion.

Though I cannot name what this is,
yet I feel it burning here like fire.
Might this sensation be love?
Yes, yes! It can only be love!

Oh, if only I could find her!
Oh, if she but stood before me now!

I should ... should ... warmly and virtuously ...
What should I do? ...
Rapturously I should
press her to this ardent breast,
and then she would be mine for ever.


Die Zauberflöte - W. A. Mozart 1756-1791


Pianist : Chrisopher Lockman