Je Crois Entendre

 In 1988 I saw my very first Opera.
It was The Pearl Fishers by Bizet
One aria Je Crois Entendre, “ I think I hear”
Will always remain one of my most favourite pieces of music 
Sung below so beautifully by Pene Pati


I still believe I hear
hidden beneath the palm trees
her voice, tender and deep
like the song of a dove
oh enchanting night
divine rapture
delightful memory
mad intoxication, sweet dream.
In the clear starlight
I still believe I see her
half drawing her long veil
to the warm night breeze.
Oh enchanting night
divine rapture
delightful memory
mad intoxication, sweet dream.
Charming memory.

3 comments:

  1. What a fabulous voice. And not bad to look at either.

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  2. Not a piece I'm familiar with, so thank you for introducing it to me. With those words, I can imagine it being played at a funeral. Quite emotional. xx

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