Farinelli, R. Broschi, Son qual nave, David Hansen, sopranist

Son qual nave (aria d’Arbace), from pastiche Artaserse, 1734, Riccardo Broschi, Johann Adolf Hasse. Libretto by Metastasio. First performed by Farinelli. 1753 version with vocal ornamentation as written by Farinelli. David Hansen, sopranist / countertenor. I am like a ship, tossed about by rocks hidden beneath the waves, loses its way, and must plough its way through the high seas in terror. But, on seeing the beloved shore, it leaves behind the waves and the faithless wind and comes into port to take its rest. (da capo) Son qual nave ch’agitata da più scogli in mezzo al’onde si confoned e spaventata va solcando in alto mar. Ma in veder l’amato lido lsaci l’onda il vento infideo, e va in porto a riposar. (da capo)