LASCIA CH'IO PIANGA, Handel | In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II - 1890 Hill Organ, Sydney

This is one of my favourite works of Handel, his beautiful soprano aria, "Lascia ch&pianga". I have dedicated this performance to the late Queen Elizabeth II. This recording was made on the 1890 Hill and Son organ at Hunter Baillie Memorial Church in Annandale, Sydney – which is one of the most intact and well-preserved 19th century organs in Australia, not to mention one of the most beautiful visually. For some perspective about the long reign of Queen Elizabeth, the building of this 1890 organ was closer in time to her 1952 coronation than her passing now – 62 years compared to 70. My thanks to my wife Kim for filming the performance. – – – – – –  If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to Pep Organ for a new upload every Saturday.