Va Pensiero (Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves) From Nabucco Lyrics
Giuseppe Verdi
Lyrics
Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves lyrics
Lyrics - Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves
=ItaLian original version
Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate;
va, ti posa sui clivi, sui colli
ove olezzano tepide e molli
l'aure dolci del suolo natal!
Del Giordano le rive saluta,
di Sionne le torri atterrate.
Oh, mia patria s? bella e perduta!
Oh, membranza s? cara e fatal!
Arpa d'or dei fatidici vati,
perch? muta dal salice pendi?
Le memorie nel petto raccendi,
ci favella del tempo che fu!
O simile di Solima ai fati
traggi un suono di crudo lamento,
o t'ispiri il Signore un concento
che ne infonda al patire virt?!
=English version
Fly, thought, on wings of gold,
go settle upon the slopes and the hills
where the sweet airs of our
native soil smell soft and mild!
Greet the banks of the river Jordan
and Zion's tumbled towers.
Oh, my country, so lovely and lost!
Oh remembrance so dear yet unhappy!
Golden harp of the prophetic wise men,
why hang so silently from the willows?
Rekindle the memories in our hearts,
tell us about the times gone by!
Remembering the fate of Jerusalem
play us a sad lament
or else be inspired by the Lord
to fortify us to endure our suffering!
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Song & Lyrics Facts
"Va Pensiero" (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) is a chorus from Giuseppe Verdi's opera Nabucco, written in 1842. The song was released as part of the album "Verdi: Nabucco", performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Claudio Abbado.
It was released on November 1st, 1990 through the Decca label. Genres associated with this track include Classical, Opera, and Vocal music. The lyrics were written by Temistocle Solera. The band members that participated in the recording included Claudio Abbado as conductor, John Alldis Choir, and the London Symphony Orchestra. The chorus has become an unofficial anthem for Italy, and it is often sung at political rallies and other events celebrating Italian identity. In addition to being used as a symbol of Italian patriotism, the chorus has been featured in several prominent films including Cinema Paradiso and Life Is Beautiful.