This hourlong drama includes several aspects that make a great story: shipwreck, love, doubt, deception, goodwill, death, sorrow. According to a synopsis from OPERA America, “The story is based on Book IV of Virgil’s ‘Aeneid.’ It recounts the love of Dido, queen of Carthage, for the Trojan hero Aeneas, and her despair when he abandons her. A monumental work in baroque opera, ‘Dido and Aeneas’ is remembered as one of Purcell’s foremost theatrical works. It was also Purcell’s only true opera, as well as his only all-sung dramatic work.”
The show will be directed from the keyboard by NWC music department accompanist Janelle Phinney. Musical direction/coaching will be provided by Dr. Thomas Holm, with assistance from Michael Pekel. The director is Grace Spencer.
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