Franco Fagioli - Handel: Ombra mai fu

Countertenor Franco Fagioli’s new album features his personal selection of twelve favorite arias from Handel’s rich and colorful operatic world, including excerpts from Serse, Rinaldo and Ariodante. The album was recorded with specialist period-instrument ensemble Il pomo d’oro. Listen to the key track “Ombra mai fu” (Serse) of Franco Fagioli’s new album “Handel Arias”, released on Deutsche Grammophon.

Composer: George Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759)
Repertoire: Handel Arias
Artists: Franco Fagioli (Countertenor), Il Pomo d’Oro, Zefira Valova
Place: Lonigo (Italy), Villa San Fermo, Sala Rossa
Produced by: Jakob Händel
Video Director: Igor Cortadellas (IGOR STUDIO)

Franco Fagioli - Handel: Ombra mai fu

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[deutschegrammophon]

What are your favourite countertenor arias?

[destinationdarren]

Are we not all in agreement that the world is a better place because of this recording?!?!!? It's stunning

[paulbookbinder]

So this has ruined my life - how can I call anything else beautiful once I have heard and seen this. Simply magical

[leneaster]

When I was so much younger, I accompanied my father on pipe organ when he often would sing this aria. He would tell me that this was one of the few songs that would bring out a deep emotional connection either at weddings or at funerals - a measure of passage, optimism and hope. This rendition brings me back to his memory and for that, I am grateful.

[pavelvedernikov]

The singing is astonishing but I also liked how in the video he submissively surrenders himself to the compassionate nature. That was so good.

[misssarahashplant]

Franco Fagioli is another amazing countertenor. We're so blessed to have singers like him living in this day and age.

[gentlespirit]

I was watching an interview with the amazing, phenomenal, extraordinary Celeste "Callie" Day when she mentioned this aria from the 1738 opera Serse by George Frideric Handel that I've never heard before. She didn't say who her favorite singer was to perform this so I clicked on this one. At first I thought the gentleman was just an actor in the video but when he opened his mouth I was in complete shock and awe (in the best way). I was blown away and delighted! I'm not sure if I was breathing because I didn't want to miss not one second. After it was done the emotional floodgates burst open and I did what is known as the "ugly cry". It took me several minutes and two paper towels later to regain my composure. Thank you for sharing this beautiful performance and allowing others to "experience" this brilliant soul's voice. Splendid! Bravo! Take care and stay healthy. (Smile)

[ramenbo]

never have I seen a more perfect joining of sound and vision

[thunderbunny]

majestic! it's incredible how he strikes the perfect balance of the masculine and the feminine tonality....just heartbreakingly beautiful.

[DanielaPerezParra]

no words to describe how magnificent his voice is. I'm simply speecheless

[michaelgombkoto]

Divine. There is no other way to put it. Handel would be delighted.

[monikaschozz]

Überirdisch....größere Worte fallen mir nicht ein. Mit soviel Herz gesungen....Dankeschön

[kingamitrowska]

Artistry at its highest level. Franco is pure genius.

[raule.tarulla]

¡¡¡ Franco Fagioli es el mejor !!! Una interpretación nacida en el corazón, además de la suprema técnica vocal, cualidades que muy pocos intérpretes tienen, "sentimiento y técnica".
No me canso de escucharlo una y otra vez.
La mejor interpretación de "Ombra mai fu". ¡¡¡¡ Bravo !!!
Desde Buenos Aires - Argentina

[massimobacci]

Un esecuzione magistrale.
Una voce che fa vibrare i sentimenti.

[alorr]

From the first note....such emotional depth. Here with tears in my eyes

[Tomrhombe]

Que dire tellement c'est magnifique de musicalité, de poésie, de larmes...et quelle interprétation :

[DenSantos]

Absolutely wonderful. I can't get tired of watching it everyday. Thank you for making my life more happy with your music and your voice

[zelcova]

Such a wonderful music and nature scene! Thanks for Honorable moment!

[mikevale]

This is simply amazing. Franco Fagioli is blessed with an amazing voice and uses it splendidly to bring one of the maestro's best arias to life. One can almost feel the gratitude of finding shade under a giant tree on a blistering hot day. Would love to hear him sing live.