Henry Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (Excerpts 6)

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Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas
from The Royal Opera House
15th May 2009


Marking the 350th anniversary of Henry Purcell's birth is a new production of Dido and Aeneas, a short operatic masterpiece which brings together the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet and is directed by
Wayne McGregor, the Royal Ballet's resident choreographer.

Cast:
Lucy Crowe
Sarah Connolly
Lucas Meachum
Anita Watson
Sara Fulgoni
Eri Nakamura
Pumeza Matshikiza
Yestyn Davies
Ji-Min Park

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is conducted by the period instrument pioneer Christopher Hogwood.

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  • This just shows how acting and great singing are all you need in opera. Forget realistic sets, keep it simple and let the music speak for itself. The genious of Purcell really shines through we can only wonder at what would have followed had he not died so young.

  • heartbreaking :'(

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