Handel, George Frideric - Largo from Xerxes
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About 'Largo from Xerxes'

Artist:

George Frideric Handel (

biography)

Born:

1685 , Halle

Died:

1759 , London

The Artist:

Important composer from the Baroque period who became a British citizen in 1726. He wrote many operas and oratorios, including the popular Messiah.

Composed:

1738

Info:

This piece comes from an Xerxes - opera seria in three acts. The opening aria, "Ombra mai fu", sung by Xerxes to a tree, is set to one of Handel's best-known melodies, and is often played in an orchestral arrangement, known as Handel's "Largo".
It is often performed at solemn occasions such as funerals and weddings. It was arranged for all sorts of instruments and voices.

Score Key:

Bb major (Sounding Pitch) (

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Time Signature:

3/4 (

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Tempo Marking:

Andante grandioso

Duration:

2:59

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