La verité dit-on (Muse Prologue) (Alexandra Kadurina)

What is it about Kadurina's Muse/Nicklausse? Her presence? Her expressions? That outfit? Her voice? The answer is: yes.
I wish this performance got more recognition. Kadurina is in my Top 10 List for Nicklausses. I love her interpretation (again, aside from the ending, though she even manages to handle that with flair). Here, the Muse introduces themself and pledges their eternal devotion to Hoffmann, despite any obstacles (namely Stella) that may come their way.
Words aren't really coming for me today so let's get right to it. Enjoy this excerpt from the Opernhaus Zürich's 2021 production.