Handel - Lascia ch'io pianga (from Rinaldo)

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Handel's Most Heartbreaking Aria — from Rinaldo

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) composed Lascia ch'io pianga ("Let me weep") for his opera Rinaldo, first performed in London in 1711. It is one of the most achingly beautiful arias in all of Baroque music — a simple, slow lament in which the captive princess Almirena pleads to be allowed to weep for her lost freedom and love. The melody unfolds with a serene, heartbreaking simplicity that has made it one of the most beloved and frequently performed pieces from the Baroque era, transcending its operatic origins to become a staple of vocal recitals and sacred concerts worldwide.

This edition presents Lascia ch'io pianga in a print-ready vocal score, ideal for recitals, auditions, and concert performances.

Performance Highlights

• One of the most beautiful and beloved arias in all of Baroque music
• A heartbreaking lament from Handel's opera Rinaldo (1711)
• Serene, simple, and deeply expressive — a perennial audience favorite
• Ideal for recitals, auditions, and sacred concerts
• Digital PDF download — print-ready score included