Arias (Selected)
George Frideric Handel
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson / Harry Bicket / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Ombra mai fu, arias from Theodora, and La Lucrezia. early 2000sTop choice. A gorgeous disc that is a great vehicle for Hunt-Lieberson's beautiful tone, depth, heartfelt expression, intelligence, and control. Her 'Ombra mai fu' is beautifully controlled and delicate.
Apple MusicKathleen Ferrier / Malcolm Sargent / London Symphony Orchestra
Selected Handel arias, including Ombra mai fu and Art thou troubled. late 1940s Mono recording.A beautiful Handel collection. Ferrier's large voice fills the speakers. Her 'Ombra mai fu' is 'beautifully, just really drawn out, very dignified and eloquent and with humanity just pouring out.'