Philippe Jaroussky. Ombra mai fu ( Serse ) by G. F. Händel

Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor Live recording from the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, broadcast on ABC Classic FM Radio at It was the first encore. Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Paul Dyer, harpsichord, director. G. F. Händel ( 1685 1759) Aria Ombra mai fù ( 1 Act ) from the Opera Serse (HWV 40), first performed in London at the King s Theatre, Haymarket, on 15 April 1738. The libretto is adapted by an unknown hand from that by Silvio Stampiglia for an earlie