Gratuitous Friday – Regula Mühlemann Sings Scarlatti

I really liked Regula Mühlemann as Papagena in the Baden Baden production of Die Zauberflöte last spring. But a soprano really doesn't get too much of a chance to shine as Papagena. So I decided to track down some more of RM’s singing. (It’s not easy!) This Scarlatti piece is a wonderful bit of good old-fashioned soprano and trumpet fireworks! RM is very serious during the performance (and she looks a bit scary in the still shot below), but when it’s over, she flashes the most charming smile. Don’t you just wanna hug her? I do! She’s marvelous!