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‘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.
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.
SF Parlor Opera will even do Faust in your house, as it were. San Francisco's newest opera company, Urban Opera, has now added itself to the mix with its inaugural three-night production of Henry ...
Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” is one of the most beloved operas in the repertoire. Divas flock to the title role; Dido’s final “Lament” is a showstopper.
Complete Information About HENRY PURCELL’S DIDO AND AENEAS in Vancouver at Chan Centre for Performing Arts. Early Music Vancouver presents Purcell’s iconic Baroque masterpiece, and England’s ...
Ars Lyrica Houston concludes its 2021-22 season with a fully staged production of Henry Purcell 's beloved opera "Dido and Aeneas," with performances on Saturday, May 21st at 7:30 pm and Sunday ...
Then again, Dido has good reason for her suspicions, considering that she is a head of state, a position she takes seriously in LSU Opera’s production of Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas.” ...
For Professor of Musicology Robert Shay, the many mysteries of “Dido and Aeneas” by Henry Purcell (1659-95) are too important to ignore. That said, he feels confident that his critical edition of the ...
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.
Henry Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas' is known particularly for Dido's final aria, or solo song. What is the name of that aria? - CSMonitor.com of stories this month Get unlimited stories Subscribe ...