Lascia ch'io pianga

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This score is 3 pages long.

"Lascia ch'io pianga" ("Let me weep") is one of the most moving arias of baroque opera, composed by Georg Friedrich Händel for his opera Rinaldo in 1711. This aria of heartbreaking beauty expresses the pain and plea of a captive soul begging for freedom. Its slow and luminous melody, with a striking simplicity, makes it one of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire. Made famous worldwide by many performances, including that of Cecilia Bartoli, this piece transcends eras and instruments. This level 4/5 sheet music offers an ideal expressive and technical challenge for advanced accordionists wishing to explore the baroque repertoire.