From Athalia, HWV 52, Performing version of 1735, Part I, Scene III
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
A major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Tempo |
Larghetto |
Length |
26 measures |
English text |
|---|
Mathan |
Gentle airs, melodious strains! |
Call for raptures out of woe, |
Lull the regal mourners’ pains, |
Sweetly soothe her as you flow. |
Gentle airs… |
Opera Stanford |
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