Malena Ernman (born November 4, 1970 in Uppsala, Sweden) is a Swedish opera… Read Full Bio ↴Malena Ernman (born November 4, 1970 in Uppsala, Sweden) is a Swedish opera singer (mezzo-soprano) who debuted in 1998. She represented Sweden at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "La Voix".

Educated at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the Music Conservatory in Orléans, France and at the school of the Royal Swedish Opera.

Ernman is a versatile artist in her field, who outside the world of opera and operettas also has performed chansons, cabaret, jazz, appeared in musicals and she is a performer who's declared that she's very much attracted to the attributes of varité theatre and small, intimate stage rooms.

Much appreciated by the Swedish audience for her playfulness and sensuality on stage, she has played the title role in Bizet's Carmen (Royal Swedish Opera), Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro (Berlin State Opera), Rosina in The Barber of Seville (Berlin State Opera, Royal Swedish Opera, Finnish National Opera), Roberto in Griselda, Prince Orloffsky in The Bat by Johann Strauss II, Diana in La Calisto, Donna Elvira i Don Giovanni (Berlin State Opera) and Sally Bowles i the musical Cabaret at Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre, a.o.

Ombra mai fu
Malena Ernman Lyrics

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Ombra mai fù
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics "Ombra mai fù" are from the opening aria of the opera "Serse" by George Frideric Handel, which was composed in 1738. The aria is sung by the character Xerxes, the King of Persia, who admires a plane tree and praises its shade. The lyrics in Italian can be translated as "Never was a shade of a plant" and continue to describe the shade as precious, beloved, and sweeter than any other.

These lyrics are poetic and convey a sense of appreciation for the simple beauty and comfort provided by nature. The song captures a moment of reflection and serenity as Xerxes marvels at the tranquility and shelter offered by the tree's shadows. The aria's melody is delicate and calming, enhancing the emotional depth of the lyrics.

Overall, this aria celebrates the power of nature to bring solace and beauty to the world. It serves as an ode to the serenity and tranquility found in the natural world, highlighting the emotional connection between humans and their environment.

Line by Line Meaning

Ombra mai fù
Shadow never was

di vegetabile,
of any plant life,

cara ed amabile,
beloved and lovable,

soave più.
more gentle.

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corinthian

6y↑7

An absolutely lovely rendition of this Handel classic . I love most Baroque music , which is often so stately and respectful , a concept we no longer seem to appreciate !