George Frideric Händel (1685 † 1759)
Arias and Duets from the era of 'The Rival Queens'
Opera Seria
Libretto: Paolo Rolli
First performance on 5 May 1726 at the King's Theatre, London.
Based the story on Ortensio Mauro's La superbia d'Alessandro.
Opera Alessandro (Alexander the Great), HWV21
Act 2. Aria: ''Dica il falso, dica il vero'' (Rossane)
Rossane: Whether it speaks lies or truth,
that sweet enticing mouth charms
me all the more, and I will love it.
The more it pretends, the more it pleases,
but to hear it one day being truthful
is the hope of my spirit.
Rossane Emma Kirkby in love with Alessandro
Performed:
Emma Kirkby, (soprano)
Conductor: Roy Goodman
The Brandenburg Consort
mis oidos se alimentan de buena musica:D
baritonos7 4 weeks ago in playlist Händel The Rival Queens (Opera Arias & Duets)
@redbrian3655 We might, at a stretch, sleep through the opera, though. I slept through two wonderful Bach cantatas tonight...
mutewoman 4 weeks ago
This is what Kirkby does best.... but we will NOT sit through the Opera will we, Su?! BRIAN
redbrian3655 1 month ago