Georg Friedrich Händel - Largo from 'Xerxes' Sheet Music Collection: 2 Files
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.
This serene aria, formally titled "Ombra mai fu", is from Handel’s opera Xerxes (1738). Though the opera flopped, the "Largo" became iconic for its lyrical simplicity and is often performed at weddings or religious ceremonies.
"Largo" from Handel’s opera Xerxes is one of the most recognizable Baroque melodies, originally sung to a plane tree. Its serene beauty made it a standalone concert piece.
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