Handel's Opera Songs (Handel, George Frideric)

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Editor William Thomas Best (1826–1897)
Language English / Italian
Translator Maria Ximena Hayes (1840–1885)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d.[1880].
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): C501
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Work Title Handel's Opera Songs
Alternative. Title
Composer Handel, George Frideric
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. None [force assignment]
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 52 songs:
  1. Ye gracious powers! (Spietati! io vi giurai.) From the opera of "Rodelinda."
  2. My cruel fate lamenting. (Mi lagnerò tacendo.) From the opera of "Siroe."
  3. Thou shalt die! (Morrai sì.) From the opera of "Rodelinda."
  4. Where art thou? (Dove sei?) From the opera of "Rodelinda."
  5. As the ermine. (L'armellin' vita non cura.) From the opera of "Flavio."
  6. Captive tho' my soul is pining. (Prigioniera ho l'alma in pena.) From the opera of "Rodelinda."
  7. On love's wings. (Di Cupido impiego i vanni.) From the opera of "Rodelinda."
  8. Dreadful Cerberus. (Il Tricerbero umiliato.) From the opera of "Rinaldo."
  9. Dearest consort. (Cara sposa.) From the opera of "Rinaldo."
  10. Hope, no more this heart sustaining. (Piangerò la sorte mia.) From the opera of "Giulio Cesare."
  11. Ye dear eyes so tender. (V'adoro, pupille, saette d'amore.) From the opera of "Giuilio Cesare."
  12. Lose not the hours. (Il vostro Maggio.) From the opera of "Rinaldo."
  13. Canst thou scorn! (Ah! mio cor!) From the opera of "Alcina."
  14. My tears alone to me remain. (Mi restano le lagrime.) From the opera of "Alcina."
  15. Verdant meadows. (Verdi prati.) From the opera of "Alcina."
  16. Wherefore was I not intended? (Non vi piacque.) From the opera of "Siroe."
  17. Thro' my frame. (Gelido, in ogni vena.) From the opera of "Siroe."
  18. Clouds may rise. (Sorge infausta.) From the opera of "Orlando."
  19. Friendship and love. (Quella che tutta fè.) From the opera of "Serse."
  20. Smiling Bacchus! (Del mio caro Bacco amabile!) From the opera of "Serse."
  21. 'Tis hope that doth sustain us. (Non so se sia la speme.) From the opera of "Serse."
  22. When furious winds are raving. (Del minacciar del vento.) From the opera of "Ottone."
  23. I'll wage war. (Vò far guerra.) From the opera of "Rinaldo."
  24. Weeping for ever. (Lascia ch'io pianga.) From the opera of "Rinaldo."
  25. Eyes, cease from weeping. (Vaghe pupille, no non piangete.) From the opera of "Orlando."
  26. Ye pangs of anxious thought. (Affanni del pensier.) From the opera of "Ottone."
  27. 'Tis worth observing. (Finchè lo strale.) From the opera of "Floridante."
  28. To save thy life. (Per salvarti idolo mio.) From the opera of "Lotario."
  29. Ye high powers! (Sommi Dei!) From the opera of "Radamisto."
  30. Let my pray'rs, oh fate, appease ye. (Quando mai spietata.) From the opera of "Radamisto."
  31. E'en like a ship. (Qual nave smarrita.) From the opera of "Radamisto."
  32. Cease from grieving. (Cara sposa.) From the opera of "Radamisto."
  33. Though divided. (Ombra cara.) From the opera of "Radamisto."
  34. Do not doubt my true affection. (Spera, si.) From the opera of "Admeto."
  35. How changed the vision. (Cangiò d'aspetto.) From the opera of "Admeto."
  36. It is not wealth or grandeur. (Se pensi amor tu solo.) From the opera of "Deidamia."
  37. When two fond hearts. (Due bell' alme.) From the opera of "Deidamia."
  38. Happy is the lowly maiden. (Quanto mai felici siete.) From the opera of "Ezio."
  39. Born amid the rugged wild-wood. (Nasce al bosco.) From the opera of "Ezio."
  40. When bright and glorious. (Allor che sorge Astro lucente.) From the opera of "Rodrigo."
  41. Dearest daughter. (Figlia mia.) From the opera of "Tamerlano."
  42. To thy sad brow let joy return. (Rend' il sereno al ciglio.) From the opera of "Sosarme."
  43. There's nought upon this earth that can alarm me. (Nel mondo e nell' abisso io non pavento.) From the opera of "Riccardo."
  44. I in Rome like Jove am reigning. (Io di Roma il Giove sono.) From the opera of "Agrippina."
  45. My lord, only believe. (Signor, lo credi a me.) From the opera of "Admeto."
  46. What rapturous joy. (Quanto godrà.) From the opera of "Admeto."
  47. I have won. (Riportai gloriosa palma.) From the opera of "Atalanta."
  48. Tell fair Irene. (Dii ad Irene.) From the opera of "Atalanta."
  49. When by storms. (Da tempeste.) From the opera of "Giulio Cesare."
  50. Light is my heart. (Qual farfalletta.) From the opera of "Partenope."
  51. The meeting. (Mio caro bene!) From the opera of "Rodelinda."
  52. When in danger. (Ogni vento.) From the opera of "Agrippina."
First Publication. 1880
Language English / Italian
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque