George Frideric Händel (1685 † 1759)
Oratorio Joseph and his Brethren, HWV59 (1744)
A Sacred Drama from 3 Parts.
Libretto by James Miller
Part 3 Scene 2 No 6. Air: Prophetic raptures swell my breast (Asenath)
58. Air (Asenath)
Prophetic raptures swell my breast,
And whisper we shall still be blest;
That this black gloom shall break away,
And leave more heav'nly bright the day.
Prophetic raptures. . . da capo
Performed:
Asenath, Daughter to the High Priest: Sandrine Piau, (soprano)
Conductor: Robert King
The King's Consort Orchestra
Who's the first? Sandrine holds number 1 for me!
alexmacias 2 years ago 6
Yet another masterpiece of opera singing by Sandrine Piau!
Thank you again!!!
StradMan37 2 years ago 5