We begin with Italian bliss - the love duet from the first act of Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly. As a young ardent music lover, I was brought up listening to Renato Scotto who reigned as the 'prima donna' at the MET for many years. She was the consummate actress and powerful interpreter of all things Italian. I remember her Butterfly portrayals like they were yesterday: compelling, passionate, vibrant - are just a few of the words which come to my mind. I could not find a live performance with Scotto, so we must content ourselves with this brilliant duet recorded by Scotto and Carlo Bergonzi - both at the top of their game. Happy Second Day of Christmas to you and yours.
I will close each day with a prayer for the season.
Good and gracious God,
On Christmas your light shines.
On Christmas darkness is shattered.
On Christmas chaos is overcome.
Your light shines through the child that is given.
Your light shines in the son who is born.
Your light shines through his love and his teachings.
You are the light of the world...
and you call us to let your light shine through us.
Come, light of the world.
Come every day.
Come to us.
Come to all of us.
May we be the light to each other.
Amen.
Love One Another - Brian
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