Dido and Aeneas
Reclaiming the Queen
Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell
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Two performances, two venues. Tickets on sale below! A different look at the mythical queen of Carthage who, in this baroque masterpiece, dies of love and grief when Aeneas abandons her to continue his voyage to Rome. A tragic love story. Yet... This is a woman who rescued her people from suffering using intelligence and cunning. A queen who ruled a kingdom by herself. Another powerful woman buried in history under the stories of men. Framed by Purcell's breathtaking score, Opera Box brings an exploration of the true character of Dido, as presented in Virgil's The Aeneid. Cast Dido - Joanna Gates Aeneas - Jackson Williams Belinda - Tracy Sturgis Dido's soul (Sorceress) - Paula Rivera-Dantagnan Second woman - Noel Graves-Williams First soul - Nora Wadsworth (Anonymous 16) Second soul - Luna Dantagnan (Anonymous 16) Spirit - Victoria Conroy (Anonymous 16) Sailor - Josh Powell (Anonymous 16) Amor - Jaleel Bivins (Anonymous 16) Continuing its mission of bringing opera to children and youth, Opera Box presents its first production geared specifically to a teenage to adult audience. We are proud to feature Commonwealth Youthchoir's select ensemble, Anonymous 16, in chorus and solo roles. Music Director - Isaac Dae Young Staging Director - Paula Rivera-Dantagnan Chorus master - Larry Hoenig March 15, 7pm Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Dr Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19119 March 16, 7pm Trinity Episcopal Church, Swarthmore 301 N Chester Rd Swarthmore Pennsylvania PA 19081 |