Arch asks:

>Does anyone have knowledge of where I might find a recording of the aria,
>for what voice is it written (Mezzo?), or whether it is an orchestral
>interlude in the opera? I know there are several violinists on the list
>(Chris?) and at least one singer, and I'm hoping someone knows.

The Meditation is a symphonic intermezzo, played by solo violin with mainly
harp accompaniment.  I think it comes between the second and third acts.
It leads to a choral passage, IIRC.

Julia Werthimer <[log in to unmask]>
California, USA