Superb British mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly sings the Queen of Sheba's aria from 'Solomon' by G. F. Handel.
With The Sixteen
The Symphony of Harmony & Invention
Harry Christophers
From her excellent breakout CD, 'HEROES & HEROINES'.
Lyrics:
Recitative:
'May peace in Salem ever dwell!
Illustrious Solomon, farewell!
Thy wise instructions be my future care,
Soft as the show'rs that cheer the vernal air,
Whose warmth bids ev'ry plant her sweets disclose;
The lily wakes, and paints the op'ning rose.'
Air:
'Will the sun forget to streak
Eastern skies with amber ray,
When the dusky shades to break
He unbars the gates of day?
Then demand if Sheba's queen
E'er can banish from her thought
All the splendour she has seen,
All the knowledge thou hast taught.'
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http://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Connolly-George-Fridric-Handel/dp/B00030ERP6
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@tomfoxification
Thanks for the nice comment and the kind words!
mariandelochs 1 year ago
wonderfull aria, beautiful singing and very nice photos of the great Sanssouci Palace ....especially the gardens....
tomfoxification 1 year ago
You are very welcome !
mariandelochs 2 years ago
Sarah excellent as always!! Thanks very much!
MariadeBsAs 2 years ago