This popular semi-classical piece has been sung by many opera singers, usually men. Not so many girls/women have recorded it, although it is hard to imagine it done much better than the great child movie singer Deanna Durbin does it here. I believe she was 17 when this was recorded, but I am not sure. If any fans out there have this information, I'd be grateful to have it, and then I can edit this description accordingly. Thank you! Edmund