Philippe Jaroussky - Lascia ch'io pianga, Händel [BEST QUALITY]

Philippe Jaroussky sings 'Lascia ch'io pianga' at the Echo Klassik award ceremony 2016.

"Lascia ch'io pianga" is an Italian-language soprano aria by composer George Frideric Handel which has become a popular concert piece.
Three years later, Handel re-cycled the melody and used it for an aria for the character Piacere in the second part of his 1707 oratorio Il trionfo del tempo e del disinganno (also entitled El tronfo del Tempo e della Verità. This version of the aria is entitled, "Lascia la spina".[2] Chrysander's score for this aria can be seen on page 76 of Vol. 24.

The text and lyrics for this version of the aria are as follows:
Lascia la spina, cogli la rosa; tu vai cercando il tuo dolor.
Canuta brina per mano ascosa, giungerà quando nol crede il cuor.
Leave the thorn, take the rose; you go searching for your pain.
Gray frost by hidden hand will come when you heart doesn't expect it.

In 1711, Handel recycled the music yet again, this time for his 1711 London opera Rinaldo, using a new text (see below) and giving the aria to the character Almirena (portrayed by soprano Isabella Girardeau in the opera's premiere) in act 2. Rinaldo was a major triumph for Handel, and it is with this work that the aria is chiefly associated.

Handel's 1739 pasticcio Giove in Argo also features a shorter and lesser known "Lascia la spina".

Lascia ch'io pianga
mia cruda sorte,
e che sospiri
la libertà.

Il duolo infranga
queste ritorte
de' miei martiri
sol per pietà.

[vikkithomas]

Sometimes you are blessed to hear a voice that fills your soul...This is one of those rare occasions.

[isaiahmelin]

Quelle magnifique interprétation, Philppe Jaroussky a non seulement une belle voix mais en plus de cela il ressent cette chanson au plus profond de lui et la chante pleinement et incarne le personnage à fond, que d'émotions ! Un regal pour les oreilles et un apaisement pour le coeur et pour l'âme. Chapeau l'artiste !

[TheNobleRot]

To my ear, this is the best performance of this aria ever recorded.

[kevinslater]

Humanity is capable of this. I have no words.

[ericc]

A chaque écoute c'est un trop plein d'émotion, l’œuvre magistrale d' Handel sublimée par cette voix incroyablement pure de Philippe Jaroussky. Un moment hors du temps qui me touche au plus profond de mon âme, merci.

[ildacotrim]

There are no words to define Philippe’s voice, it’s out of this world.

[shubhuful]

This aria was in the climax of Farinelli movie. I always wanted to hear this in Beloved Philippe's melodious voice n here it is! ❤😊😊❤

I love this He carries innocence of a Child! And is such a fun loving sweet human being with Most Gifted Countertenor Voice of this Era.... ❤

[quassica]

Just saw him last night in Toronto, and the final encore was this. Sublime, simply sublime!

[SKNinHawaii]

Philippe is the greatest countertenor of our generation!!

[pitzi-kijz]

Er ist der einzig wahre Countertenor mit der besonders klaren Stimme.
Ich durfte ihn in der Elbphilharmonie live erleben - unvergesslich

[joseluiscampossosa]

Lascia ch'io pianga
Mia cruda sorte,
E che sospiri la libertà!
E che sospiri,
E che sospiri la libertà!
Lascia ch'io pianga mia cruda sorte,
E che sospiri la libertà!

Il duolo infranga
Queste ritorte
De miei martiri
Sol per pietà,
De miei martiri
Sol per pietà.
Lascia ch'io pianga
Mia cruda sorte,
E che sospiri la libertà!
E che sospiri,
E che sospiri la libertà!
Lascia ch'io pianga mia cruda sorte,
E che sospiri la libertà!

[chuylopezflowers]

the living proof that perfection can be reached or some humans are born with it. such an exquisite voice!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👏👏

[michellekelleher]

I fell in love with classical music after hearing this.

[elmermt]

We would pay what ever to see Philippe Jaroussky live in concert or private songs. I would love to see him in Washington DC. or Richmand or New York, We have every song that Philippe Jaroussky has done. He is one of the best to today for us.

[linaesteve]

Es un privilegio oir interpretar esta maravillosa aria a Philippe Jaroussky, en mi opinión actualmente es el mejor contratenor, recuerda las voces de los Castrati.

[Cinetyk]

The eternal conflict between youthful blooming talent and age-filled experience (even though "age" is like less than 30 in everyone's minds, nowadays...) This performance is exquisite. I was born in 1984 in Portugal. Frankly, my parents were above average in income, but honestly, they weren't ever involved in my upbringing. Still, they listened to some classical stuff, of which some stuff kep my interest. Years later I was like "WHY didn't you make me listen to MORE of it?!??!". Now we have Youtube and high quality recordings - and I'm many so many more kids get to listen to this, still I'm frustrated. Thank you everyone through the ages for thsi music, omg.

[jgrpqfg]

IMO best countertenor out there right now. He glides through those register changes like butter, phrasing is on point, and just...damn. Especially for Lascia ch'io pianga in particular, because this song is prone to sounding choppy even for very good singers.

[nachosalamancamartinez]

Esa voz no es de un hombre, es un ángel

[MarcoSantorobaritono]

También escucho a otros contratenores, pero la voz de Philippe Jaroussky tiene algo que viene directamente del alma.

[giuseppemau]

Gran bella voce che risulta essere non sforzata e srudiata ..ma molto naturale e piacevole..all ascolto.bravo