Maayan Licht on Instagram: "Rehearsing the iconic coloratura of Handel’s “Un pensiero nemico di pace” with the legendary Ottavio Dantone in Bagnacavallo, ahead of our concert at the @monteverdifestival in Cremona with his incredible orchestra, @accademiabizantina #soprano #coloratura #countertenor"

Brandon Lambert on Instagram: "King Xerxes, ultimate tree hugger, sings this aria at the beginning of the opera Xerxes. It’s one of Handel’s most famous and serene moments, where King Xerxes serenades the shade of a beloved plane tree. Here’s my definitely 100% accurate translation of this gentle serenade, from Opera for Idiots, series of operatic recaps for people who would totally love opera… if they had any idea what was going on. #opera #funnysong #treehugger #musical #handel #ombramaifu"