Welcome to your Friday Musical Moment! Today we feature Félicien David’s, Lalla Roukh, Act II Scene 2: Duettino. ‘Loin du bruit, loin du monde’ (Lalla Roukh, Mirza) by Marianne Fiset, Nathalie Paulin and Opera Lafayette Orchestra.
In this duet, Lalla Roukh, while in route to meet her betrothed, sings to her confidante Mirza. She fantasizes about running away so she can be with the minstrel she has fallen in love with. Mirza, however, reminds her of her obligations to her betrothed (who is in fact disguised as the minstrel).
