Iris in my garden: Beverly Sills. The blue iris behind is named Thaïs. (In Explore)

I selected these irises because of their link to opera, and they are in my opera corner.

 

Beverly Sills (Born, Belle Miriam Silverman) (May 25, 1929 – July 2, 2007) was an American operatic soprano known for her coloratura roles in opera.

I love listening to her, and especially to her duets with the Swedish tenor, Nicolai Gedda (1925-2017).

Their voices blend perfectly.

An excerpt from the opera “Manon”:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=L34Bspbex3E

And Nicolai Gedda singing “Ah fuyez douces images” from the opera “Manon”. In my opinion it is the best ever performance of this aria.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNXucjl_5tE

 

"Elegy" from the opera "Thaïs" by Massenet:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U-95yVmGI0

 

 

Done