Purcell: Dido and Aeneas

In collaboration with Colla Voce Singers, The Hampstead Collective and The Players of The Hampstead Collective present Purcell's dramatic masterpiece Dido and Aeneas. Purcell's best-known drama tells the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her ill-fated romance with the Trojan prince, Aeneas. With a first half of choral gems by Purcell.

Cast:
Angharad Rowlands Dido
Malachy Frame Aeneas
Rebecca Hardwick Belinda
Nathan Mercieca Sorceress
Colla Voce Singers chorus, step-outs

The Players of the Hampstead Collective:
Simone Pirri, Verena Eggenberger violins
Joanne Miller viola
Jacob Garside cello
Geoffrey Webber, David Wright continuo
Aidan Coburn conductor