: Armatae face, et anguibus (Juditha Triumphans)

Antonio Vivaldi “Armatae face, et anguibus“ from ’Juditha Triumphans’ RV 644 ’1716 ____________________ Philippe Jaroussky & Ensemble Artaserse * * * * Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival 15 VII 2011 ____________________ Armatae face, et anguibus A caeco regno squallido Furoris sociae barbari Furiae venite ad nos. Morte, flagello, stragibus Vindictam tanti funeris Irata nostra pectora Duces docete vos. ____________________ Armed with fire and serpents From the dark and dreadful kingdom You mad, savage companions, Furies come to us. With death, the lash, and havoc Teach us to avenge The death of our leader With our enraged feelings. ____________________ © Photo: Simon Fowler