I recently had the opportunity to hear the marvelous mezzosoprano J’Nai Bridges, singing one of her signature roles, from George Bizet’s opera Carmen. Her gorgeous artistry impressed me so much that I just had to seek out more. So today’s Beautiful Music is J’Nai Bridges singing the aria WHEN I AM LAID IN EARTH from Henry Purcell’s DIDO AND AENEAS (from a Halloween concert) with pianist Sakura Myers. Then listen to J’Nai Bridges with soprano Laura Wilde and pianist Eric Weimer performing “Ah guarda, sorella” from “Cosi fan tutte” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
J’Nai Bridges: When I am Laid in Earth (Purcell) – YouTube
Make Music Chicago 2014 – Ryan Opera singing “Ah guarda, sorella” – YouTube