Son nata a lagrimar (Giulio Cesare) - Jaroussky, Lemieux

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17 Duet of Cornelia and Sesto from the first act Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto Le Concert d’Astrée, dir. Emmanuelle Haïm Handel gala in TCE . Radio broadcast on France Musique ******* All the photos are from Anima Fotografie’s beautiful set, “Jane’s Angel“ ******* Son nata a lagrimar /son nato a sospirar, e il dolce mio conforto, ah, sempre piangerò. Se il fato ci tradì, sereno e lieto dì mai più sperar potrò. I was born to weep /I was born to sigh, And I shall forever mourn My sweet consolation. If fate has betrayed us, I shall never again hope for A serene or happy day.