7.
Frondi tenere e belle...Ombra mai fu
Serse’s aria from Serse | Libretto adapted from Nicola Minato and Silvio Stampiglia
Music by George Frideric Handel
Recitativo accompagnato
Frondi tenere e belle
del mio platano amato,
per voi risplenda il Fato.
Tuoni, lampi, e procelle
non v’oltraggino mai la cara pace,
né giunga a profanarvi austro rapace.
Larghetto
Ombra mai fu
di vegetabile
care ed amabile
soave più.
Tender and beautiful fronds
of my beloved plane tree,
let Fate smile upon you.
May thunder, lightning, and storms
never bother your dear peace,
nor may you by blowing winds be profaned.
Never was made
a plant
more dear and loving
or gentle.
8.
Zion hört die Wächter singen
from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Zion hört die Wächter singen,
Das Herz tut ihr vor Freuden springen,
Sie wachet und steht eilend auf.
Ihr Freund kommt vom Himmel prächtig,
Von Gnaden stark, von Wahrheit mächtig,
Ihr Licht wird hell, ihr Stern geht auf.
Nun komm, du werte Kron,
Herr Jesu, Gottes Sohn!
Hosianna!
Wir folgen all
Zum Freudensaal
Und halten mit das Abendmahl.
Zion hears the watchmen singing
and her heart is dancing for joy;
she awakes and rises hastily.
Her friend comes glorious from heaven,
strong in mercy, powerful in truth.
Her light is bright, her star rises.
Now come, you precious crown,
Lord Jesus, God’s own Son!
Hosanna!
We all follow
to the hall of joy
and join there in the supper.
9.
Schlummert ein
from Ich habe genug, BWV 82
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen,
Fallet sanft und selig zu!
Welt, ich bleibe nicht mehr hier,
Hab ich doch kein Teil an dir,
Das der Seele könnte taugen.
Hier muß ich das Elend bauen,
Aber dort, dort werd ich schauen
Süßen Frieden, stille Ruh.
Slumber now, ye eyes so weary,
fall in soft and calm repose!
World, I dwell no longer here,
since I have no share in thee
which my soul could offer comfort.
Here I must reckon with sorrow,
but yet, there, I shall witness
sweet repose and quiet rest.
12.
Wie starb die Heldin so vergnügt!
from Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl (Trauerode), BWV 198
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Wie starb die Heldin so vergnügt!
Wie mutig hat ihr Geist gerungen,
Da sie des Todes Arm bezwungen,
Noch eh er ihre Brust besiegt.
How died our Lady so content!
How valiantly her spirit struggled,
For her the arm of death did vanquish
Before it did her breast subdue.
This recording is a compilation of a number of American Bach Soloists recording.
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AMERICAN BACH SOLOISTS
performing on period instruments
JEFFREY THOMAS, conductor
Featured Artists per Track:
1. Michael Sponseller, harpsichord, Sandra Miller, flute; Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
2. Katherine Kyme, violin; Aldo Abreu, recorder
3. Elizabeth Wallfisch & Katherine Kyme, violins; Tanya Tomkins, violoncello; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord
4. John Abberger, oboe
5. Aldo Abreu & Judith Linsenberg, recorders; Mary Springfels & Brent Wissick, violas da gamba; Steven Lehning, violone; Michael Eagan, archlute; John Butt, organ
6. Elizabeth Wallfisch & Katherine Kyme, violins; Tanya Tomkins, violoncello; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord
7. Ian Howell, countertenor
8. American Bach Soloists & American Bach Choir
9. William Sharp, baritone
10. Anthony Martin & Elly Winer, violas; Elisabeth Le Guin, violoncello; Steven Lehning, violone; Michael Eagan, archlute; David Tayler, theorbo
11. John Abberger, oboe; Aldo Abreu, recorder; Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin; Elisabeth Le Guin, violoncello; Steven Lehning, violone; Jeffrey Thomas, organ
12. Judith Malafronte, contralto; Mary Springfels & Brent Wissick, violas da gamba; Michael Eagan & David Tayler, lutes
13. Dan Laurin & Hanneke van Proosdij, recorders; Tanya Tomkins, violoncello; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord
14. Elizabeth Wallfisch & Katherine Kyme, violins; Tanya Tomkins, violoncello; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord
15. Sandra Miller, flute: Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin; John Butt, harpsichord
16. American Bach Soloists
Producers, Engineers, & Editors: Chris Landen, Steven Lehning, Peter Nothnagle, Joseph Spenser, David Tayler, Jeffrey Thomas, Hanneke van Proosdij, Andrés Villalta
Digital Remastering (2020): Chris Landen
Recorded in St. Stephen’s Church, Belvedere, California, 1990–2018