Ombra mai fu (George Frideric Handel)
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Original voicing
CPDL #17686:
- Editor: Pierre Gouin (added 2008-07-24). Score information: Letter, 3 pages Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Edition in E Flat Major.
- CPDL #3454: Sibelius 5
- Editor: Steven Langley Guy (added 2002-03-30). Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Full score, no continuo reduction. Does not include the introductory recitative. Use Scorch plugin to view Sibelius file, available at Sibeliusmusic.com
Arrangements
- Editor: Eva Toller (added 2004-06-30). Score information: A4 Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: arranged by Eva Toller for SSAA, midi files available for each part.
General Information
Title: Ombra mai fu
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Lyricist: S. Stampigliacreate page
Number of voices: 1v Voicing: Solo high
Genre: Secular, Aria
Language: Italian
Instruments: String ensemble, Basso continuo
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Original text and translations
Italian text
Ombra mai fu di vegetabile, cara ed amabile, soave piu.
Never such shade was there of a plant, dear and lovable, more gentle.
Ombra mai fu ... Serse's aria from Serse
Frondi tenere e belle Ombra mai fu |
English translation Tender and beautiful fronds Never was made |