He and his librettist, Nahum Tate, based Dido and Aeneas on Book IV of the Aeneid by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. Stephen Sands, MISH's Artistic Director, will conduct the combined ensemble.

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Palm Beach Opera presented an exclusive Season Opening Celebration and intimate outdoor performance of Purcell's Baroque gem “Dido and Aeneas” at the Norton Museum Sculpture Garden on Dec. 11.

The most exciting discovery about “Dido and Aeneas” in the past 30 years was made by the English scholar Bryan White in 2009 and entails a letter written from Aleppo, in present-day Syria.

Dido & Aeneas: A timeless tale of love, betrayal and more comes alive in Bengaluru (L-R) A glimpse into the rehearsals; (clockwise) Jonas Olsson, Maria Forsström and Sofia Winiarski ...

For a short opera, “Dido and Aeneas” packs a mighty punch. It’s hard to overstate the significance of Purcell’s poignant 17th century masterwork — or its lingering impact on music today.

As the opera opens, Dido, tortured by passion, is assured by her confidante Belinda that Aeneas does return her affection. And indeed, he confesses his love for her when next he enters.

Masks are optional. On Friday evening I went to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo at 695 Elmwood Avenue for a magical semi-staged production of the opera DIDO AND AENEAS.

Dido and Aeneas is a great lesson in aphoristic storytelling. In less than 1½ hours, including an intermission, it spans the start of the couple's romance, the quarrel over his departure for Troy ...

‘Dido and Aeneas’ By Henry Purcell. Conducted by Jesse Martins. Directed by Martha Collins. Reviewed April 11, Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Through April 25.