Valeria’s Aria by Tom Cipullo | Chloe Boelter, soprano

Chloe Boelter and pianist Tongyao Li perform Valeria’s aria from the opera Mayo by Tom Cipullo for a recital as a part of Festival Napa Valley 2024.
Text:
I never thought a boy would love me,
never dreamed,
never hoped a boy would love me.
Who am I? I'm not pretty, I'm not funny,
and I'm certainly not smart.
I'm just a girl with no family, no home but here,
A girl with hand me down clothes, a girl with only one... friend.
I'm not frightened of this. I'm not frightened one bit
though people say I'm simple, and call me dumb.
I'm something now. I'm someone who is loved.
Until he loved me, even my dreams were less.
I never dreamed a boy would love me,
but now I do, and now,
and now he, he does.

[@beckymiller5907]

Beautiful! I would love it if you would include the text when you post. I really appreciate this example of your stylistic range, having heard you sing Bach with such lightness and subtlety. Mmmwaah, Chloe! :D I wish you more great opportunities!

[@ChloeBoelter]

Done!