The plane tree at full moon, "Ombra mai fu"

A plane tree in my garden

 

Inspired by the aria "Ombra mai fu" from the Opera "Xerxes" by George Frideric Händel (1685-1759)

 

The aria, from the Italian as "Never was a shade" is sung by the main character, Xerxes I of Persia while enjoying the shade of a plane tree.

 

"Frondi tenere e belle

del mio platano amato

per voi risplenda il fato.

Tuoni, lampi, e procelle

non v'oltraggino mai la cara pace,

nè giunga a profanarvi austro rapace.

 

Ombra mai fu

di vegetabile,

cara ed amabile,

soave più."

 

"Tender and beautiful fronds

of my beloved plane tree,

let Fate smile upon you.

May thunder, lightning, and storms

never bother your dear peace,

nor may you by blowing winds be profaned.

 

A shade there never was,

of any plant,

dearer and more lovely,

or more sweet."

 

Libretto by Nicolò Minato (1627-1698)

 

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Bartoli youtu.be/OdeOyrLHdSg

Scholl youtu.be/N7XH-58eB8c

Domingo youtu.be/zXEY43CQBuk

 

 

 

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