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.

In 2018, she rewrote her landmark 1988 study, “ Henry Purcell’s ‘Dido and Aeneas’ ” (Oxford University Press), with tons of new information.

The Handel & Haydn Society performs Purcell’s opera " Dido and Aeneas " on March 29 and 31 at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. H&H performs the same program March 30 in the Temple of ...

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 ...

Dido and Aeneas are lovers torn apart by witches who trick him into leaving the Carthage queen in order to establish a new city of Troy following his defeat in the Trojan War. With his departure ...

Review: DIDO AND AENEAS, Pitlochry Festival Theatre An exciting reinvention of opera that's fresh, accessible, and uniquely Scottish By: Mary Baillie Sep. 02, 2024 ...

Dido, of course, rejects Aeneas because he intially succumbs to Fate's dictum that he leave her, but such conviction can emerge easily as prissiness, and its ruler, destiny, as mere farce.

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.

‘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.

Tony winners Kelli O’Hara and Victoria Clark put aside their usual show tunes to sing Henry Purcell’s 17 th Century opera, “Dido & Aeneas,” presented Thursday and Friday by Master Voices ...