Sarah Connolly : 'Will the Sun Forget to Streak' (from 'Solomon' / Handel) * Heroes & Heroines CD

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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Get the CD here:
http://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Connolly-George-Fridric-Handel/dp/B00030ERP6

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroes-Heroines-George-Frederick-Handel/dp/B00030ERP6

. . . and at many other online and offline stores!

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[mariandelochs]

@tomfoxification

Thanks for the nice comment and the kind words!

[tomfoxification]

wonderfull aria, beautiful singing and very nice photos of the great Sanssouci Palace ....especially the gardens....

[mariandelochs]

You are very welcome !

[MariadeBsAs]

Sarah excellent as always!! Thanks very much!