Handel: Serse / Act 1 HWV 40 - "Ombra mai fù" - Edward Brewer, Randall Wolfgang, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Frondi tenere e belle

del mio platano amato,

per voi risplenda il fato.

Tuoni, lampi, e procelle

non v’oltraggino mai la cara pace,

austro rapace.

Ombra mai fu di vegetabile

cara ed amabile,

soave più.

Ombra mai fu di vegetabile

cara ed amabile,

soave più.

Cara ed amabile,

ombra mai fu di vegetabile

cara ed amabile,

soave più.

Fronds tender and beautiful

of my beloved plane tree,

for you let fate shine.

Thunder, lightning, and storms

may dear peace never outrage you,

Austro bird of prey.

Shadow was never vegetable

dear and lovable,

she suave more.

Shadow was never vegetable

dear and lovable,

suave more.

Dear and lovable,

shadow was never vegetable

dear and lovable,

suave more.