George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17

Duet of Cornelia and Sesto from the first act

Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor
Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto
Le Concert d'Astrée, dir. Emmanuelle Haïm

Handel gala in TCE
2010.03.19.

Radio broadcast on France Musique

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All the photos are from Anima Fotografie's beautiful set, "Jane's Angel"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snappyde...

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Son nata a lagrimar /son nato a sospirar,
e il dolce mio conforto,
ah, sempre piangerò.
Se il fato ci tradì,
sereno e lieto dì
mai più sperar potrò.

I was born to weep /I was born to sigh,
And I shall forever mourn
My sweet consolation.
If fate has betrayed us,
I shall never again hope for
A serene or happy day.