Bononcini: Vanne si ruscelletto contento

Description

Forces: mezzo-soprano & continuo

Source: BL Add MS 64960

Formerly owned by Maria Ducarel, recorded (f. ii verso) as a gift to her from George Henry Lee, 3rd Earl of Lichfield, in 1768. This charming cantata uses the water flowing into the sea simile to describe longing for the beloved. In aria (Larghetto) – recit – aria (Allegro) format.

Range: b – e’

Editor: James Sanderson