In Handel's "Ombra mai fu" from XERXES, the king admires a tree's beauty: "May thunder, lightning, and storms never disturb your dear peace." 🍃 Mezzo-soprano Maria Miller and Cincinnati Ballet's Samantha Riester join to perform the gorgeous aria. This special performance is an excerpt from CINCINNATI OPERA AT 100, a celebration of our first century→ https://bit.ly/co-at-100 Made possible by Monteverdi Tuscany, a rare boutique hotel→ https://monteverdituscany.com/ | Cincinnati Opera

Singing one of my all-time favorite arias ‘Ombra mai fu’ from ‘Serse’ by Handel in Gran Canaria! Full video: https://youtu.be/1b-8I3IYw8Q?si=t2DL2OFnrjBT9JvG🤍I’m excited to share that I will be performing the title role of Serse in Oldenburgisches Staatstheater this December, where I’ll sing this beautiful aria alongside many other Baroque gems. Check out my schedule on my new website—maayanlicht.com !Outfit by my dearest Noga Karpel Sexteto IBF, International Bach Festival #Baroque #opera #cou