Deal Diva Laura wrote:
although I
> suspect most of Handels are in Italian.
No, No, No! There are TONS of Handel arias in English, from
the oratorios. If you're good at that sort of singing look
at Semele, which has 4 or 5 terrific arias, and which has
more of an operatic feel that most of the oratorios, since
it's based on mythology rather than the Bible. Two or three
of the Semele aria are in the International anthology. My
favorite isn't, and you'd probably need to get it out of a
vocal score of the opera: "Myself I Shall Adore". It needs
good coloratura and tons of personality. A diva with
deserved attitude is required!
Other good arias in English are from L'Allegro, il Pensoro,
ed il Moderato. I'm thinking of one that I once heard
Judith Blegen sing, a bird-imitative aria, which is in the
International high voice Handel anthology.
Peggy
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Margaret Harrison, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
"Music for a While Shall All Your Cares Beguile"
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