L'angue offeso mai riposa (Handel) Lorraine Hunt Lieberson

L'angue offeso mai riposa from the opera Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17
by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, mezzo-soprano
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan, conductor
L'angue offeso mai riposa,
se il veleno pria non spande
dentro il sangue all'offensor.
Così l'alma mia non osa
di mostrarsi altera e grande,
se non svelle l'empio cor.
TRANSLATION (by Martin Friedman):
Th wounded Asp can never rest
Until in his Tormentor's Breast
And Blood His Poison spreads.
Just so my proud and noble Soul
Can never show itself until
The wicked Heart lies dead.
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[1:51] Julius Caesar’s Dismay Upon Seeing The Head Of Pompey by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée (c. 1725-1805)
[2:37] Caius Marius Amid the Ruins of Carthage by John Vanderlyn (1775-1852)
[3:15] Roman Soldier by Artur Grottger (1837-1867)
[4:08] Roman Soldier at Rest by François-Xavier Fabre (1766-1837)

[@225gabi]

Giulio Cesare in Egitto is an opera full of arias and wonderful music. It is for me Handel's best opera. A masterpiece.

[@JeffreyStivers]

It is truly a masterpiece filled with many wonderful arias. In fact, I have promoted several of them on my channel.

[@katherinemcintire2638]

Lorraine Hunt Liberson, wonderful and amazing voice!
Gone too soon!!!

[@JeffreyStivers]

A tragic loss. I am very fond of her singing, and she is well represented on my channel.

[@erzelles]

Un grand merci, pour cette belle musique 🎶

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@rogeriomartins6997]

Simply beautiful.
Thanks Jeffrey.
Have a good week

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome, Rogerio. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Kind greetings.

[@TheodoreAngelos]

A wonderful start to October with this so moving aria. Once again you have prepared a feast for us, dear Jeffrey! Thank you very much and have a wonderful Sunday.

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome, dear Theo, and thank you your kind, unwavering support. I hope you enjoy a lovely weekend.

[@SilvioNobre]

What perfection, the most wonderful thing! Thank you my dear Jeffrey, a blessed weekend to you.

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome, dear Silvio. I’m very fond of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, and she is well represented on my channel. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@frogmouth]

Just love that voice and the feeling conveyed . I believe in her portrayals

[@JeffreyStivers]

I am very fond of her singing, and she is well represented on my channel. I’m glad you enjoyed this.

[@carinethimister9320]

Merveilleux Haendel ! Merci !

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@gerardgirod8990]

Heureusement qu’il nous reste ses enregistrements car elle nous manque Lauraine Hunt! Merci Jeffrey de nous offrir ces extraits choisis!
Jolie cette interprétation avec une première partie tout en sobriété et une deuxième moitié plus « libérée» , plus «riche »? Je ne sais… mais
J’aime cette voix!

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome. I absolutely adore her singing, and she is well represented on my channel. Like you said, we are lucky that she left us so many recordings to enjoy and appreciate her work.

[@sacredkinetics.lns.8352]

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A sophisticated way to say good morning.
Thanks Jeffrey.

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a relaxing weekend.

[@abousherco8833]

Merci Jeffrey

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@clairegau268]

Gorgeous !

[@JeffreyStivers]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.