Youkali / Kurt Weill - Elena Negruta

The soprano Elena Negruta sings Youkali, a song from the musical “Marie Galante“, music by Kurt Weill and lyrics by Roger Fernay. Piano: Larisa Chasanov Violin: Amanda Ramey Double bass: Margaret Briskin It’s almost to the end of the world That my wandering boat, On the waves aimlessly afloat, Took me one day. The island is only small, But the fairy inhabiting it Welcomes us all And gently invites us to stay. Youkali is the land of dreams we treasure, Youkali is happiness, Youkali is pleasure, Youkali is the place where we stop worrying, It’s the clouds parting In the dark of our night, The star that shines bright, That’s Youkali Youkali is to honor your vows, ever faithful, It’s the land where love is shared and grateful, Youkali is hoping There will be no more sorrow, It’s the deliverance We all wait to find tomorrow. Youkali is the land of dreams we treasure, Youkali is happiness, Youkali is pleasure. B