We have a collection of 2 arrangements for Georg Friedrich Händel - Largo from 'Xerxes'
What aria from Handel's operas became known as "Handel's Largo" despite being originally marked as "Larghetto"? Learn!
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The famous "Largo" is actually the aria "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's opera "Xerxes", composed in 1738. Its serene melody for voice and strings has made it one of the most recognizable Baroque compositions, often performed at solemn events.