It’s a relatively short and simple song, but “Nausicaa,” in this breathtaking rendition, delivers an unsurpassed emotional punch. The aqueous synth intro creates gently undulating strings, opening a delicate red carpet walkway on which Canadian soprano Emily D’Angelo creates a majestic yet relatable appearance. close. And with a long, ravishing line (“Don’t be afraid, stranger”), we are mesmerized by the beauty of the human voice. That the music, by Sarah Kirkland Snider and inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, talks about returning home, makes it even more like a safe haven during these special times.
