Bononcini: Anche i tronchi (alto)

Description

Forces: alto & continuo
‘Even the trees and rocks know of my suffering – only you ignore it’. The demanding cello part especially in aria 2 reflects the virtuosity of the composer Bononcini (presumably Giovanni). A-R-A-R-A

Sources: MÜs 3903 & BL Add MS 31547

Alto: g-c”

Editor: Rosalind Halton