Ombra mai fu (Francesco Cavalli)
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- Editor: Jolando Scarpa (submitted 2006-08-18). Score information: A4, 1 page, 73 kB Copyright: Personal
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General Information
Title: Ombra mai fu
Composer: Francesco Cavalli
Number of voices: 1v Voicing: Soprano solo
Genre: Secular, Opera
Language: Italian
Instruments: 2 descant instruments, basso continuo
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Description: aria from opera 'Il Xerse' (1655)
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Original text and translations
Italian text Ombra mai fù di vegetabile |
See also the settings by Handel and Bononcini. |
Paris version
In 1660 Cavalli's opera was presented with ballets by Lully and a bass in the title role, with an expanded 1st scene:
Italian text Rimanti amica pianta |