Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Henry Purcell's masterpiece, "Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626," a Baroque opera that has captivated audiences for centuries. This live recording, released on August 1, 2014, under the Walhall Eternity Series label, offers a stunning performance of Purcell's only surviving opera, a tragic love story set to some of the most exquisite music of the Baroque era.
Composed in 1689, "Dido and Aeneas" tells the tale of the Queen of Carthage, Dido, and the Trojan hero Aeneas, whose love is ultimately doomed by fate and duty. The opera is divided into a prologue and three acts, each filled with memorable arias and choruses that showcase Purcell's genius for melody and harmony. The libretto by Nahum Tate is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the inevitability of destiny.
This recording features a full performance of the opera, including the famous "Dido's Lament," one of the most haunting and beautiful arias in the entire repertoire. The live setting adds an extra layer of intensity and immediacy to the performance, allowing you to feel the power and emotion of the music as if you were there in the concert hall.
The album spans a total of 76 tracks, with some tracks sung in Norwegian, offering a unique perspective on this classic work. The duration of the album is 1 hour and 16 minutes, providing a comprehensive and immersive experience of Purcell's opera.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626" is a must-listen. It is a testament to Henry Purcell's enduring legacy and a shining example of the Baroque opera at its finest. Prepare to be transported to the world of Dido and Aeneas, where love and tragedy unfold in a musical tapestry that is as timeless as it is breathtaking.
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Tracks
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Overture (Live)Henry Purcell, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: Shake the Cloud from Off Your Brow (Belinda, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Maggie Teyte, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: Ah! Belinda, I Am Prest with Torment (Dido) [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: Grief Increases by Concealing (Belinda, Dido, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Maggie Teyte, Kirsten Flagstad, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: Whence Could So Much Virtue Spring? (Dido, Belinda) [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Maggie Teyte, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: Fear No Danger to Ensue (First Woman, Second Woman, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Eilidh McNab, Ann Dowdall, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: See, Your Royal Guest Appears (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Maggie Teyte, Thomas Hemsley, Kirsten Flagstad, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: To the Hills and the Vales (Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I: The Triumphing Dance (Live)Henry Purcell, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1: Wayward Sisters, You That Fright (Sorceress, First Witch, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Edith Coates, Arda Mandikian, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1: The Queen of Carthage (Sorceress, Chorus, First Witch, Second Witch) [Live]Henry Purcell, Edith Coates, Arda Mandikian, Ilsa Steinora, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1: But, Ere We This Perform (First Witch, Second Witch) [Live]Henry Purcell, Arda Mandikian, Ilsa Steinora, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1: In Our Deep Vaulted Cell the Charm We'll Prepare (Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1: Echo Dance (Live)Henry Purcell, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2: Thanks to These Lonesome Vales (Belinda, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Maggie Teyte, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2: Oft She Visits This Lone Mountain (Second Woman) [Live]Henry Purcell, Ann Dowdall, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2: Behold, upon My Bending Spear (Aenas, Dido, Belinda, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Thomas Hemsley, Kirsten Flagstad, Maggie Teyte, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2: Stay, Prince, and Hear Great Jove's Command (Spirit, Aeneas) [Live]Henry Purcell, Murray Dickie, Thomas Hemsley, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2: Then Since Our Charmes Have Sped (Chorus, Sorceress) [Live]Henry Purcell, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones, Edith Coates
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2: The Groves Dance (Live)Henry Purcell, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1: Come Away, Fellow Sailors (Sailor, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Powell Lloyd, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1: The Sailors' Dance (Live)Henry Purcell, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1: See, the Flags and Streamers Curling (Sorceress, First Witch, Second Witch, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Edith Coates, Arda Mandikian, Ilsa Steinora, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1: The Witches' Dance (Live)Henry Purcell, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Your Counsel All Is Urg'd in Vain (Dido, Belinda, Aenas) [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Maggie Teyte, Thomas Hemsley, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Thus on the Fatal Banks of Nile (Dido, Aeneas) [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Thomas Hemsley, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: But Death, Alas! I Cannot Shun (Dido, Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Thy Hand, Belinda, Darkness Shades Me (Dido) [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: When I Am Laid in Earth (Dido) [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: With Drooping Wings Ye Cupids Come (Chorus) [Live]Henry Purcell, Mermaid Singers, Mermaid Orchestra, Geraint Jones
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Your Counsel All Is Urg'd in Vain (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas) [Sung in Norwegian] [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Bjarbe Buntz, Karl Frisell, Nye Teater Oslo Orkester, Oivin Fjelstad
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Thus on the Fatal Banks of Nile (Dido, Aeneas) [Sung in Norwegian] [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Karl Frisell, Nye Teater Oslo Orkester, Oivin Fjelstad
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Bet Death, Alas! I Cannot Shun (Dido, Chorus) [Sung in Norwegian] [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Nye Teater Oslo Kor, Nye Teater Oslo Orkester, Oivin Fjelstad
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Thy Hand, Belinda, Darkness Shades Me (Dido) [Sung in Norwegian] [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Nye Teater Oslo Orkester, Oivin Fjelstad
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: When I Am Laid in Earth (Dido) [Sung in Norwegian] [Live]Henry Purcell, Kirsten Flagstad, Nye Teater Oslo Orkester, Oivin Fjelstad
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: With Drooping Wings Ye Cupids Come (Chorus) [Sung in Norwegian] [Live]Henry Purcell, Nye Teater Oslo Kor, Nye Teater Oslo Orkester, Oivin Fjelstad
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