Bononcini: Quanto peno e quanto piango

Description

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Forces: soprano & continuo

Source: BL Add MS 14211 52r

Short aria – recit – aria format but absolutely delightful! What we go through for love. Despite being cruel, unkind, like a serpent, still he loves her and yearns for her – such pain, such tears!
This would be an excellent piece for a difficult spot in a program – total duration is only around 4 or 5 minutes

Range: f – g’

Editor: James Sanderson