Affanni del pensier (Handel) Lauren Snouffer

Affanni del pensier from the opera Ottone, re di Germania, HWV 15
by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Lauren Snouffer, soprano
Il Pomo d'Oro
George Petrou, conductor
Affanni del pensier,
un sol momento
datemi pace almen,
e poi tornate.
Ah! che nel mesto sen
io già vi sento
che ostinati la pace a me turbate.
TRANSLATION (by Anthony Hicks):
Torments of my mind,
for at least one moment,
give me some peace,
and then you can return.
Ah! yet in my grieving heart
I still feel you
obstinately disturbing my peace.
CD available from Decca:
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Art in the video:
[0:44] Melancholy by Constance Marie Charpentier (1767-1849)
[1:46] Sweet Melancholy by Joseph-Marie Vien (1716-1809)
[3:14] In Mourning by Friedrich von Amerling (1803-1887)
[4:31] Melancholy by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée (1725-1805)
[5:35] Melancholy by Francesco Hayez (1791-1882)
[6:44] Melancholy by François André Vincent (1746-1816)

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True balm for the ears, eyes and heart. Thank you very much, dear Jeffrey, you are truly one of the last reasons to be on KZbin. Have a wonderful Sunday!

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Thank you Jeffrey. Every time I come to your channel I feel as though I’m among kindred spirits.

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You’re welcome, and thank you for the lovely compliment. My channel seeks to spotlight great music and talented performers; there is truly a sense of community amongst those who appreciate these things.

[@lenama3895]

Dear Jeffrey, I would like to express you a deep gratitude for this brilliant masterpiece and your unique taste

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[@franciscoherrera9602]

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[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@franciscoherrera9602]

@@JeffreyStivers so sorry about the typos. I was jus getting up and coffee was not running just yet. But it is alwas the best to wake up with beautiful music. Thank you again

[@JeffreyStivers]

No worries. I hope you are enjoying your coffee with more good music.

[@boboneill6554]

Your choices have increased my appreciation and appetite for Handel. Many thanks.

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome. I’m very fond of Handel’s music, and there’s so much to discover and explore.

[@helenupton1404]

Dear Jeffrey, thank you for this delight. The great music of Handel, the exquisite voice of Lauren Snouffer, and the wonderful art combine to be a slice of heaven for me. Cheers and a good week 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🎼

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@tsanchezts]

Hi dear Jeffrey, absolutely delicious, the music of Händel and the interpretation of Lauren Snouffer. Sublime art in the video. Thank you very much for these magical moments.

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@bettynotzon2998]

When things in life get to be too much, a hour's listening to a random selection of Handel arias can often effect a cure.

[@JeffreyStivers]

Very true!

Salud y saludos desde Cuideiru en Asturies 👍🏼 👀 😉 Jeffrey... gracias por el aporté

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@gbricenog]

Un gran placer escuchar esta exquisita aria con esa soprano, gracias Jeffrey

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[@Rosangela161]

Magnificent. Voice and art-work wonderful. Congratulations and warm regards.

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Thank you, dearest Rosa. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Fond regards.

[@1earflapping]

I can only imagine your life: leisurely foaming through a vast music collection. Settling on not just a musical selection, but then sifting through various interpretations and selecting one. Then casting about for not just one, but a matching series of artworks. Finally composing simple yet aesthetically satisfying titles. I’m in awe and, yes, somewhat envious.

[@1earflapping]

And of course, free of typos. ROAMING for heaven’s sake, not ‘foaming’!

[@JeffreyStivers]

Thank you so much for your kind words of support and encouragement. It’s always nice to hear that people enjoy the music videos on my channel.

[@sabrinanouioua6520]

Très émouvant, mille mercis Jeffrey pour cette parenthèse tendre. Un temps différent où les gens vivaient pleinement et sereinement leur sentiments même les plus tristes. Un temps de paix et de sincérité.

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@vicenteblanco6843]

Saludos buen Jeffrey: Exquisito.very good.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌿🌿🌴🌴🌴🌿🌿🌿🌿👌

[@JeffreyStivers]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, dear Vicente. Warm greetings.

[@jpcoll2011]

Yep, you have done it again Mr Stivers. Another one to add to the wonderful collection you have on your channel.

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@ebriuscantus5359]

Have a blessed September all! Thank You, Dear Jeffrey! Always a delightful selection and always perfect alignment with time and food. Everyone in this channel, bless you all and much love and peace may come to your life.

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@user-gz6ot6ix8m]

Le choix le plus beau..voix,mélodie, musique.Tout est chargé de nostalgie..merci monsieur Jeffrey

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@johnmcmullen8993]

Amazing as always Jeffery thank you so much enjoy your weekend

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome, John. I’m glad you enjoyed this. Have a wonderful week!

[@monape90]

Sublime!

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[@matriculated65]

So moving... Thank you!

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[@micheljacob1]

A new lovely voice with,as usual, beautiful pctures ! Thank you Jeffrey !

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` Magnificent. 💫 Thank you.

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[@pilarasenjo1529]

No deja de sorprenderme Haendel...maravilloso. Gracias y por los cuadros, también bellisimos.

[@JeffreyStivers]

I agree. There’s a wealth of wonderful music in Handel’s output to discover and explore.

[@luisrueda7672]

Maravillosa, simplemente maravillosa. Gracias Jeffrey.

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@rogeriomartins6997]

Thanks Jeffrey. I ear that beautiful peace under a tree of a garden in Lisbon.

[@JeffreyStivers]

You’re welcome. What a lovely location in which to enjoy it.

[@user-tl2eh5im3m]

Your timing is always perfect, Jeffrey. Thank you

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[@victoriar1600]

Μία ακόμα θαυμάσια επιλογή!!! Another wonderful choice!!! Bravo dear Jeffrey.

[@JeffreyStivers]

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Великолепно! Браво!

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@user-tl2eh5im3m]

I knew for a long time that the timing of listening to music is important But it wasn't perfect as it is now with this music.

[@ozielich]

Thanks for posting, Jeffrey!

[@JeffreyStivers]

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Gyönyörű ária,köszönet a videóért.

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[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@user-tl2eh5im3m]

You're perfect, Mr. Jeffrey. Even in your choice of the way the pictures are displayed to match the music

[@JeffreyStivers]

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[@partituravid]

lovely and a perfect tempo!

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Her zamanki gibi yine mükemmel bir seçim, sevgili Jeffrey!..

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[@SpeculumJustitiae]

Nice 👍

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[@erzelles]

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[@SpeculumJustitiae]

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❤

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Muito obrigado Senhor Jeffrey

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[@stefanstamenic3640]

Masterfully written. Masterfully executed. I recommend Telemann, Zeus among composers, with over 3,600 works of all genres. I almost had the chance to hear Telemann's "opera series" (those operas of his are also lost) Flavius Bertaridus, TWV 21:27. Arias of the rank of Handel, Vivaldi. For example, Flavius Bertaridus, TWV 21:27: Akt I: "Kann mein Blut nur dazu dienen" (Aria Flavia)

[@stefanstamenic3640]

Flavius Bertaridus, TWV 21:27: Akt III: "Versöhnt euch denn" (Aria Flavia)

[@JeffreyStivers]

I'm very fond of of Telemann's music, and there is some on my channel (mostly from his cantatas, but also an aria from opera Germanicus).

[@stefanstamenic3640]

@@JeffreyStivers Yes Telemann's top cantatas. I'm in copyright, I don't understand anything. I don't know what can and can't be set from music. I really like your channel. I felt free to recommend those arias to you, as well as the ones below, I think your channel visitors would like them. I noticed that people in the world don't really know that Telemann wrote 50 operas. Telemann Orpheus - "Einsamkeit ist mein Vergnügen"!;Telemann's opera, Orpheus, aria - "C'est ma plus chere envie"! The pastoral opera Telemann "Pastorelle en musique" 1712/1715, the forerunner of Handel's (most popular) "Acis and Galatea" was especially successful.

[@JeffreyStivers]

@@stefanstamenic3640 I agree. Telemann is definitely underappreciated. I know Telemann was a prolific opera composer, but I confess I don't know much of that repertoire. I have a couple recital discs of Telemann arias by Dorothee Mields and Nuria Rial. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@Misstik365]

Me gustaría la tradición

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[@JeffreyStivers]

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