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Thanet Festival Choir presents Purcell Dido & Aeneas
Dido and Aeneas is Purcell’s only true opera, and his only all-sung dramatic work. The dates of the composition and first performance of the opera are uncertain, but it was certainly composed no later than July 1688. The story is based on Book IV of Virgil’s Aeneid and recounts the love of Dido, Queen of Carthage, for the Trojan hero Aeneas and her despair when he abandons her. It features the famous aria ‘When I am laid in earth’, popularly known as Dido’s Lament’.
Thanet Festival Choir are thrilled that the renowned Chelys Consort of Viols will be joining us for this performance. Visit www.chelysconsort.co.uk to find out more about them.
The title roles will be sung by Soprano Rowena Ashby and Baritone Orlando Barton Hodges.
Thanet Festival Choir are thrilled that the renowned Chelys Consort of Viols will be joining us for this performance. Visit www.chelysconsort.co.uk to find out more about them.
The title roles will be sung by Soprano Rowena Ashby and Baritone Orlando Barton Hodges.
Saturday 14 March
Holy Trinity Church
Nelson Place
Broadstairs Kent CT10 1HQ
Saturday 14th March 7.30pm. Advance tickets for this concert are now available, price £16 for Adults (the price will be £18 on the door) and £5 for children. Obtainable from our Ticket Secretary telephone 01304 620560, from Choir members, or purchase online thanet-festival-choir.sumupstore.com/There is a small booking fee for online ticket purchases.
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