BEMF Opera | 2011 Chamber Opera Series
Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 3pm
New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
The Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Opera Series presents its third annual production, Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. A landmark in operatic history, Purcell’s music vividly recounts the joyous love of Dido, proud Queen of Carthage, and the Trojan hero Aeneas—and their ill-fated, tragic separation, leading inexorably to Dido’s famous dying lament. The exquisite drama comes alive with superlative singing, lavish costumes, Baroque dance, and outstanding performances from the three-time Grammy-nominated BEMF Chamber Ensemble.
Critical Acclaim
“A wonderful performance.”
“The instrumental playing… was never less than brilliant.”
Behind-The-Scenes Video
Directors
Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs, Musical Directors
Gilbert Blin, Stage Director
Anna Watkins, Costume Designer
Melinda Sullivan, Choreographer
Artists
Laura Pudwell, Dido
Douglas Williams, Aeneas
Yulia Van Doren, Belinda
Teresa Wakim, Second Woman, Lady in Waiting for Dido
Brenna Wells, First Witch/First Enchantress
Carrie Henneman Shaw, Second Witch/Second Enchantress
Jose Lemos, Spirit in form of Mercury
Jason McStoots, Sorceress
Zachary Wilder, Sailor
Boston Early Music Festival Dance Ensemble
Caroline Copeland & Carlos Fittante, Featured Baroque Dancers
Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble