A Stirring of Joy

Joy with a trace of fear

The opening words put delight beside apprehension, offering more to explore than a simple cheerful manner. Conductor Martin Pearlman identifies the aria as a replacement number for Susanna in the Vienna revival of Figaro. Its stage identity helps direct the short phrases towards a real situation.

Carry the character between versions

This edition includes vocal and orchestral scores. Rehearse the text with piano, then follow how the same vocal intentions sit within the full accompaniment. Try contrasting hope and uncertainty through the address of the words without changing the written rhythm. Preserve the character when the accompanying forces change.

Music in this edition

1. Historical vocal score
2. Orchestral score