Verdi prati (Handel) Sarah Connolly
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
- Verdi prati from the opera Alcina, HWV 34
by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention led by Harry Christophers
Verdi prati, selve amene,
perderete la beltà.
Verdi prati, selve amene,
perderete la beltà.
Vaghi fior, correnti rivi,
la vaghezza, la bellezza
presto in voi si cangerà.
Verdi prati, selve amene,
perderete la beltà.
E cangiato il vago oggetto
all' orror del primo aspetto
tutto in voi ritornerà.
Verdi prati, selve amene,
perderete la beltà.
Verdant meadows, pleasant woodlands,
You will lose your loveliness.
Verdant meadows, pleasant woodlands,
You will lose your loveliness.
Pretty flowers, purling streamlets,
your gracefulness, your comeliness,
soon will all be changed.
Verdant meadows, pleasant woodlands,
You will lose your loveliness.
And changed will be this beguiling vista;
to the horror of its former aspect
will all return again.
Verdant meadows, pleasant woodlands,
You will lose your loveliness.
from the liner notes:
"Though their theatrical gifts varied considerably, Handel was keen to give the singers portraying his operatic heroes as much variety as possible in the arias they were given to sing. Ruggiero in ‘Alcina’ is a case in point. Doubtless he interested the composer rather more for being essentially a flawed character, one whose male energy is currently misused (according to the severe ethical system operated in Baroque opera) in the service of Alcina, the sorceress who has imposed a species of erotic slavery on him. Hence Handel’s insistence on giving the role’s creator Giovanni Carestini the dreamy rondo ‘Verdi prati’, whose apparent simplicity is shadowed with melancholy as Ruggiero anticipates the destruction of the delightful magic world surrounding him. When Carestini at first refused to sing this aria, Handel exclaimed “ You dog! Don’t I know better as yourself what is best for you to sing? If you will not sing all the song what I give you, I will not pay you one stiver!” As so often, the composer was right, and it was through the aria’s sheer artless beauty that Carestini made his biggest impact on the audience." - Jonathan Keates
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Because of my late sister’s love of the garden and countryside I decided to have this played at her funeral. The sheer calmness of it let people remember her in peace and tranquility. I love it and hopefully it will be played to send me on my final journey. Another beautiful Handel aria.
How lovely. Thank you for sharing your personal experience with this aria. What a wonderful tribute to your sister.
One of my favorite arias. Handel like no other composer can create such sublime pieces of emotion. Thank you for sharing with us.
You’re welcome. This is a favorite of mine as well.
So beautiful it makes you weep.
Indeed. It is very beautiful.
Fantastic choice of images for this aria from Alcina...
Thank you. I thought they paired well with this aria.
This music leaves its mark on everyone's soul, and it gives everyone what they want to hear.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
One of the most beautifully arias.👏👏
It is a very beautiful aria!
This should be the theme song for climate change advocates -the words fit perfectly!
Merci - encore, de toujours ouvrir les portes d'instants magiques.
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
💜 on suit la voix comme une promenade en forêt ⚘💟quel personnage !
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
One of my favorite Handel arias
It's a favorite of mine as well.
a slow meditative aria sung so well and the art is amazing - a perfect fit for the music
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Most often, I seek out art to pair with an aria I have in mind for a video. In this case, I discovered the art first, and immediately I thought of this aria to pair with it.
Perhaps this aria should be adopted by the environmental/climate movement for its depressing message hidden by its pure beauty.
Semplicemente sublime sia la musica che canto.
Indeed. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Very beautiful! Pictures and music match so well together. I am moved.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Ellen. Most often I seek out art to pair with an aria I have in mind for a video. In this case, I discovered the art first, and immediately I thought of this aria to pair with it. I had been wanting to make video of this performance by Sarah Connolly for quite some time.
Beautiful ♥ Thanks so much, Jeffrey! :)
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
As if Émeric Chantier had this aria in mind, when he made these illustrations. Thank you once more and enjoy the weekend! ♥♪♫
You're welcome, Theo. Most often, I seek out art to pair with an aria I have in mind for a video. In this case, I discovered the art first, and immediately I thought of this aria. I think it pairs with it very well, so I'm glad you enjoyed it.
My favorite posting. Thank you Jeffry.
You're welcome. I'm glad like it.
Dear Jeffrey
I love handel so much , in every way , and the voice of Sarah Connolly is devine .
Thank you my dear Friend
With greetings from EUROPE
WILLIAM 👌
You’re welcome, William. I absolutely adore Sarah Connolly’s voice, and you know I love Handel too. I’m glad you enjoyed this. With greetings my dear friend.
Beautiful choice thank you.
Thank you Jeffrey, you are doing a public service. I have just discovered Alcina and what a marvel it is! Kind Greetimgs from Perth Western Australia.
You’re welcome, and thank you for your kind words of support. I love Alcina. So many great arias! Kind greetings.
Alcina wonderful. The art is interesting.
Alcina is another favorite of mine. So many great arias!
Thank you dear friend. Always exquisite your job. Congrats. Beauty and didactic.
You’re welcome , dearest Rosa. I’m glad you enjoyed this.
Beautiful aria, good information. Thanks, Jeffrey, for the new excellent video.
You're welcome, dear Newton. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
The green innocence of the first garden, the garden of childhood, the First Garden. In our time also it has a terrible relevance as ever more green fields and meadows give way to the builldozer and concrete in the name of "progress"
Splendid rendition of a splendid aria, nice video and gorgeous English translation, thank you!
You’re welcome, and thank you for your kind words. I’m always happy to know that people enjoy the music videos on my channel.
Sarah Patricia Connolly (née le 13 juin 19631, comté de Durham) est une mezzo-soprano anglaise.
Biographie
En 2014, Sarah Connolly interprète le rôle-titre de l'Ariodante de Georg Friedrich Haendel au Festival international d'art lyrique d'Aix-en-Provence.
pour visiter son site suivre le lien suivant:
www.sarah-connolly.co.uk/
Hello Jeffrey, thank you very much for sharing this wonderful aria from Haendel Alcina's opera, performed by the great Sarah Connolly.
You’re welcome, Tomàs. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I am very fond of Sarah Connolly’s singing, and Alcina is one of my favorite operas by Handel.
@@JeffreyStivers Jeffrey, for me it is also one of Haendel's favorite operas along with Ariodante. Thanks again.
You’re welcome. Ariodante is also a favorite of mine.
Обожаю Сару Коннолли, она великолепна!
I love her too, and you’ll find she is well represented on my channel.
Very wonderful Jeffrey
Alcina, premiere Covent Garden 1735.It is inspired to Orlando Furioso of Ariosto
Giacomo
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Giacomo.
Superbe
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
perhaps the greatest prophet
I'm very fond of her singing, and she is well represented on my channel.