Purcell: Dido and Aeneas

One of the earliest English operas, Dido and Aeneas was composed over a number of years towards the end of Purcell's life. It sets a part of Virgil's Aeneid, telling the story of the tragic love affair between the Queen of Carthage and a Trojan hero. There is great musical variety in the piece, from the rumbustious Come away, fellow sailors! to the moving finale When I am laid in earth which is a regular feature at remembrance services.

Recently performed works:
  • Mozart : Priests' Chorus (from "The Magic Flute")
  • Bizet : March of the Toreadors (from "Carmen")
  • Donizetti : Chorus of Wedding Guests (from "Lucia di Lammermoor")
  • Mascagni : Easter Hymn (from "Cavalleria Rusticana")
  • Wagner : Spinning Chorus (from "The Flying Dutchman")
  • Bernstein : Chichester Psalms
  • Britten : Rejoice in the Lamb
  • Howells : Requiem
  • Britten : Hymn to St Cecilia
Next concert: Autumn Concert 2025 on Saturday 29 November 2025
  • Bach : Magnificat
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