Un pensiero voli in ciel (Handel) Magdalena Kožená

Un pensiero voli in ciel from the cantata Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99
by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Magdalena Kožená, mezzo-soprano
Les Musiciens du Louvre
Marc Minkowski, conductor

Libretto by Italian cardinal and patron of the arts Benedetto Pamphili (1653-1750); the first performance took place at his residence in 1707.

Un pensiero voli in ciel,
se in cielo è quell’alma bella,
che la pace m’involò.

Se in Averno è condannata
per avermi disprezzata,
io dal regno delle pene
il mio bene rapirò.

Let a thought soar into the sky,
if in Heaven is that fair soul
which robbed me of my peace.

But if he is condemned to Hell
because he scorned me,
I from the realm of punishment
my beloved shall rescue.

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[mariaesperanza]

Wonderful Magdalena I’m devoted fan of she from a long time. Thank you very much

[victoriar]

Θαυμάσιο!!! Άλλο ένα μουσικό διαμάντι του Χέντελ!!!
Wonderful !!! Another musical diamond of Handel !!! Beautiful voice and fine art. Thank you very much.

[SilvioNobre]

Always illuminating our souls with a preciousness. Thank you my dear Jeffrey!

[lauracompagnoni]

This mezzo soprano has a marvellous instrument, sometimes she sings as if daring the violin. It is amazing. Many, many thanks. Have a serene and joyful weekend, dear Jeffrey.

[fimetic]

Thank you Jeffrey, stunning version of this beautiful aria.

[vicenteblanco]

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[TheodoreAngelos]

Soaring and rescuing at the same time, dear Jeffrey. Thank you so much and enjoy this first weekend in March!

[christianlefebvre]

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[tumanmisty]

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