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Duration: 4:55, Score: 6 pages, Solo part: 1 page, piano part: 2 pages. A very famous aria (Ombra mai fu) from Xerxes
Suitable for any venue requiring meditative music. Excellent choice for a recital encore.

Xerxes

Xerxes is, in fact, an opera seria in three acts by Handel. Moreover, Handel conducted the premiere performance in London in 1738. Handel casts the opera in Persia in 470 BC. The part of Xerxes was indeed originally sung by a soprano castrato. Nowadays, the part is generally sung by a mezzo-soprano or conversely a counter-tenor. In the first place, Xerxes sings an opening aria, Ombra mai fu to a plane tree. Handel sets this aria to one of his most truly famous melodies. Although many refer to it traditionally as Handel’s Largo, Handel has, on the contrary, clearly marked Larghetto in the score.

Handel Background

George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) was born in Germany but eventually became a British citizen. Nonetheless, he was a famous Baroque composer. In fact, he became famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Handel studied music and, by and large, worked as a composer in Germany and Italy before moving to London. On the whole, Handel was very familiar with the contemporary music of Italy and Germany.

Career in England

It is essential to realize that Italian opera was all the rage in England at the time. Moreover, Handel was really good at writing them. Therefore, he started not one but three opera companies in England. Alexander's Feast was a huge success in 1736, but Handel began composing English choral works. After success with the Messiah in 1742) he certainly never again wrote an Italian opera.

Consequently, he died in 1759, a treasured genius. Accordingly, the English government gave him full state honors at his funeral. Hence, he is buried in Westminster Abbey in London.

Legacy

Music historians agree that Handel was in general one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era.  To demonstrate, his works such as the Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks remain consistently popular up to the present time. He especially composed the coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest for the coronation of George II. Nevertheless, it has specifically been performed at every succeeding British coronation since. His oratorio Solomon has by all means also continued to be prevalent. As a matter of fact, Sinfonia from act 3 was featured in the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. Handel was particularly prolific. To enumerate, he wrote over forty operas.  Since the late 1960s, we have expressly experienced a revival of baroque music. Similarly, we have especially seen a pique of interest in historically informed musical performances. Since his death in 1779, interest in Handel's music has all in all, expanded.

 

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Lascia ch’io pianga, originally Lascia la spina, cogli la rosa, is an Italian-language soprano aria by composer George Frideric Handel that has become a popular concert piece. Its melody is first found in Act III of Handel’s 1705 opera Almira as a sarabande.

This aria is arranged for Tenor Saxophone and Piano .

The Duration is approx. 4 minutes and the level is Advanced Intermediate.

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Discover the charm of Handel's Passacaglia, popularized by Johann Halvorsen, in an easy solo arrangement, perfect for musicians at the easy and intermediate levels. This timeless piece comes to life in a professional edition, ensuring accessibility without compromising the depth and beauty of the original composition.

With its simplified and idiomatic writing style, this arrangement offers ease of execution while preserving the essence of Handel's masterpiece. Ideal for beginners looking to explore classical repertoire and intermediate musicians seeking new challenges.

Don't miss the chance to enrich your repertoire with this beloved classic. Immerse yourself in the emotion and allure of Handel's Passacaglia, immortalized by Johann Halvorsen, and experience the joy of playing one of today's most cherished pieces for solo performance!

For more high-quality sheet music options, consider searching for Glauco Fernandes in the website's search bar. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com.

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Discover the charm of Handel's Passacaglia, popularized by Johann Halvorsen, in an easy solo arrangement, perfect for musicians at the easy and intermediate levels. This timeless piece comes to life in a professional edition, ensuring accessibility without compromising the depth and beauty of the original composition.

With its simplified and idiomatic writing style, this arrangement offers ease of execution while preserving the essence of Handel's masterpiece. Ideal for beginners looking to explore classical repertoire and intermediate musicians seeking new challenges.

Don't miss the chance to enrich your repertoire with this beloved classic. Immerse yourself in the emotion and allure of Handel's Passacaglia, immortalized by Johann Halvorsen, and experience the joy of playing one of today's most cherished pieces for solo performance!

For more high-quality sheet music options, consider searching for Glauco Fernandes in the website's search bar. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com.