"Song to the Moon"

"Song to the Moon" is an aria from Dvořák’s opera *Rusalka*, in which the water nymph Rusalka pleads with the moon to help her become human so she can be with her beloved. The song expresses longing, hope, and a sense of yearning for love and connection beyond her current existence. Its lyrical melody captures the emotional depth of unfulfilled desire, blending mystical and romantic elements, and is renowned for its beauty and expressive power in the operatic repertoire.