Mancini: Già degl’astri il monarca

Description

Forces: soprano & continuo

Source BL Add 14211 f 42 – 50v

Once again an interesting construction for this extensive cantata. Recit, aria, recit, aria, recit, minuet, recit which becomes arioso. Some very beautiful writing and moods that swing from Adone’s lament at Clori’s bad behaviour to arias about finding joy only in the beloved’s face.

Range: c#’ – g”

Editor: James Sanderson