Open a bottle of wine, activate the yard twinkle lights, and luxuriate in a night beneath the celebrities with these operatic gems handpicked by Jennifer Miller Hammel.

Tales of Hoffmann: Belle nuit, o nuit d’amour (aka the Barcarolle)

This duet from Hoffmann is the proper temper for a night beneath the celebrities, with lyrics that remember a cool summer time night full of affection.

Tosca: E lucevan le stelle

Mario Cavarodossi has discovered himself in an unimaginable scenario. He turns to the celebrities and reminiscences of his beloved Tosca to convey him power and reignite his love for all times.

Lakme: The Flower Duet

The descriptions of the cover of flowers and the colourful colours are like one thing out of a dream.

Thais: O Messager de Dieu/Baigne d’eau mes mains

Thais and Athanaël have been touring the desert by foot for a lot of days. Because the solar units, they attain an oasis the place Thais is ready to thank God for his or her discovery to allow them to cool their arms and lips. It’s a platonic, but romantic second.

Rusalka: Tune to the Moon

The moon is excessive above the forest as water nymph Russalka asks the moon to ship her emotions of affection to her human prince.

Susannah: Ain’t it a fairly evening

Younger Susannah is sitting on the porch of her small home within the Appalachian Mountains. And the celebrities astound her.

Turandot: Nessun dorma

And to complete our night – a musical dessert as sung beneath the celebrities.

Bonus entry: Floresta do Amazonas: Melodia sentimentale

Written for a movie that takes place within the lush, humid rainforests of Venezuela

Jennifer Miller Hammel

Jennifer Miller Hammel is the host of the KUSC Morning Present, weekdays 6AM-9AM, and The Opera Present, Sundays at 9PM.