Dido and Aeneas
Apollo's Fire presents: Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas"
A Dramatic Concert Presentation
Dido and Aeneas, the ancient Roman myth of love and betrayal, was recounted 2,000 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 and Aeneas" is a gem of the baroque repertoire. The program includes sparkling instrumental dances from Purcell's King Arthur and The Fairy-Queen.
Aryssa Leigh Burrs,mezzo-soprano (Dido)
Edward Vogel,baritone (Aeneas)
Andréa Walker,soprano (Belinda)
Cody Bowers,countertenor (Sorceress)
Apollo's Singers
About Apollo's Fire
A GRAMMY®-winning orchestra, has performed sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall, the BBC Proms, the Royal Theatre of Madrid, the Tanglewood Festival, the Metropolitan Museum of Art… and more! But what Apollo’s Fire musicians love most is bringing world-class performances to your doorstep – in a continuous “tour” of Northeast Ohio neighborhoods.
Founding Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell is praised for her “inspired leadership” (THE INDEPENDENT, London) and “revelatory performances” (OPERA NEWS). Apollo’s Fire is dedicated to reviving the true spirit of baroque performances – not only with period instruments, but with the emotional impact the music was meant to convey.