Dido and Aeneas, the ancient Roman myth of love and betrayal, was recounted 2000 years ago in Virgil’s Aeneid – and still resonates today. The Trojan hero Aeneas lands on the shores of Carthage, where the beautiful and proud Queen Dido reigns. Just after winning her love, Aeneas suddenly departs – summoned by the gods. Was it destiny or betrayal? No composer has evoked this question with more poignancy than Henry Purcell, whose renowned 17th-century opera Dido & Aeneas is a gem of the baroque repertoire. The program includes sparkling instrumental dances from Purcell’s King Arthur and The Fairy-Queen.

EPSG:4326

Purcell’s DIDO & AENEAS

Greystone Hall, Akron

Baldwin Wallace University

Cody Bower

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3 - 12 Oct, 2025

Purcell’s DIDO & AENEAS · Apollo's Fire

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Sorceress in Dido and Aeneas by Purcell

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