<P> In the opera, the aria is preceded by a short recitativo accompagnato of 9 bars, setting the scene ("Frondi tenere e belle"). The aria itself is also short; it consists of 52 bars and typically lasts 3 to 4 minutes . </P> <P> The instrumentation is for a string section: first and second violins, viola, and basses . The key signature is F major, the time signature is 3 / 4 time . The vocal range covers C to F with a tessitura from F to F . </P> <P> The title translates from the Italian as "Never was a shade". It is sung by the main character, Xerxes I of Persia, admiring the shade of a plane tree . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> <P> Frondi tenere e belle del mio platano amato per voi risplenda il fato . Tuoni, lampi, e procelle non v'oltraggino mai la cara pace, né giunga a profanarvi austro rapace . Ombra mai fu di vegetabile, cara ed amabile, soave più . </P> </Td> <Td> <P> Tender and beautiful fronds of my beloved plane tree, let Fate smile upon you . May thunder, lightning, and storms never disturb your dear peace, nor may you by blowing winds be profaned . Never was a shade of any plant dearer and more lovely, or more sweet . </P> </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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