{"id":191846,"date":"2026-01-06T16:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harpcolumn.com\/music\/?p=191846"},"modified":"2026-01-06T16:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:36:15","slug":"romantic-arias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harpcolumn.com\/music\/romantic-arias\/","title":{"rendered":"Romantic Arias"},"content":{"rendered":"

Opera is full of swoon-worthy melodies and unforgettable romantic moments. To celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day, we\u2019ve gathered some of the most romantic opera arias to add to your repertoire and help set the mood for the month of love.<\/h4>\n

(Titles marked with an * are playable on lever harp.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tMerynda Adams\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Doretta’s Dream (\u201cChi il bel sogno di Doretta\u201d )<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tSylvia Woods\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Flower Duet<\/a><\/p>

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\n\t\t\tLaurie Peterson\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Song to the Moon<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tAilie Robertson\t\t<\/p>\n\t

O Mio Babbino Caro<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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*Doretta’s Dream<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Merynda Adams<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll see Puccini on this list quite a bit\u2014he was a master of the romantic aria, and this piece is no exception. \u201cDoretta\u2019s Dream\u201d (\u201cChi il bel sogno di Doretta\u201d) from La Rondine<\/em> shines in Merynda Adams\u2019 arrangement, which is accessible for 22-string harps and beyond, yet still delivers a wonderfully full sound.<\/p>\n

*Flower Duet<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Sylvia Woods<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Okay, not exactly an aria, but the \u201cFlower Duet\u201d from Leo Delibes\u2019s 1883 opera Lakm\u00e9<\/em> beautifully sets the stage for the opera\u2019s central romance between Lakm\u00e9 and a British officer. Sylvia Woods offers both lever harp and pedal harp versions.<\/p>\n

*Song to the Moon<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Laurie Peterson<\/em><\/p>\n

“Song to the Moon,” from Anton\u00edn Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s opera Rusalka<\/em>, is a serene and beautiful aria. Laurie Peterson offers both lever harp and pedal harp versions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

*O mio babbino caro<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Ailie Robertson<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

No opera list is complete without this Puccini masterpiece. Ailie Robertson\u2019s arrangement makes this gorgeous aria accessible for lever harpists, and it remains one of the most romantic arias ever written. For a pedal harp version, see Meinir Heulyn’s arrangement.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Una furtiva lagrima<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Quando m’en vo’<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Nessun Dorma<\/a><\/p>

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Lascia Ch’io Pianga<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Una furtiva lagrima<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Marguerite Lynn Williams<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

From Gaetano Donizetti\u2019s Italian opera L\u2019elisir d\u2019amore<\/em>, this aria is set in 6\/8 and features a gentle rocking motion in the melody. Arranged by Marguerite Lynn Williams, it shares a similar style to \u201cO mio babbino caro,\u201d but with a bit more ruggedness.<\/p>\n

Nessun dorma<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Bill Van Patten<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

From Puccini\u2019s opera Turandot<\/em>, Bill Van Patten has expertly arranged this iconic tenor aria. The arrangement fits beautifully into the hands, explores the full range of the harp, and offers many opportunities for expressive playing.<\/p>\n

Lascia Ch\u2019io Pianga<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Valerie Saint Martin<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

This wasn\u2019t an aria I was previously familiar with, but I was immediately drawn in by Valerie Saint Martin\u2019s recording of the arrangement. Written by George Frideric Handel, this beautiful aria comes from his 1711 opera Rinaldo<\/em>. Gently melancholic and stately in character, it features rich, blocked chords and offers a refreshing contrast to the other pieces on this list.<\/p>\n

Quando m’en vo’<\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Angela Kl\u00f6hn<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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We\u2019re closing out the list with yet another gorgeous aria by Puccini, also known as \u201cMusetta\u2019s Waltz,\u201d from the opera La Boh\u00e8me<\/em>. Angela Kl\u00f6<\/span>hn\u2019s arrangement makes it a perfect choice for romantic gig settings, weddings, and beyond with countless opportunities to shape the melody through rubato, tempo, and dynamic expression. Memorable melodic lines weave throughout the piece, making it a joy to play and to hear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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