Largo (from Xerxes): Music Box Variable Wind Quintet

By Georg Friedrich Hand

(De Haske Ensemble). "Ombra mai fu" (also known as Handel's "Largo") is one of the most famous arias from Xerxes . In it, Xerxes speaks of his love for the beautiful tree in his palace garden. Placed immediately after the overture, the aria is unrelated to the overall story line; the greatness of the music lies in its utter simplicity, attractive melodic line, and stunningly expressive sonority.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9043127213
• ISBN13: 9789043127219
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: De Haske Publications
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.0" x 12.0"