Lascia Amor from the opera Orlando, HWV 31
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Konstantin Wolff, bass-baritone
B'Rock Orchestra Ghent
René Jacobs, conductor
Lascia Amor, e segui Marte,
Va! Combatti, combatti per la gloria.
Sol oblio quel ti comparte,
questo sol bella memoria.
TRANSLATION:
Leave Venus, and follow Mars,
Go! To battle, fight for glory.
Love prepares only oblivion for you,
Only war will crown your name.
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