Cantata, “Che si puo fare” from Arie a voce sola, Op. 8, arr. for tenor or soprano recorder & keyboard

from: Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677)

It should be noted that this year is the 400th anniversary of Strozzi's birth—she was baptized August 6, 1619. Originally for soprano voice and continuo—in e minor as here. Text means: “What can I do (if heaven has no peaceful influence to soothe my sorrows)”, from Arias for solo voice, Op. 8.

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