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. Released on August 22, 2025, under Warner Classics, this album is a stunning rendition of Purcell's only surviving opera, composed with a libretto by Nahum Tate. Spanning 52 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of choral and classical music that brings to life the tragic love story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and the Trojan hero Aeneas.
The album features a full performance of the opera, divided into three acts, each brimming with iconic arias and choruses. From the hauntingly beautiful "Dido's Lament" ("When I Am Laid In Earth") to the lively "Sailors' Dance," every track is a testament to Purcell's genius and the enduring power of his music. The performance is brought to life by a stellar cast of vocalists and musicians, each contributing to the album's rich, immersive sound.
This release is not just a collection of songs but a complete operatic experience, offering a deep dive into the emotional and dramatic depth of Purcell's composition. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626" promises a captivating journey through one of the most significant works in the baroque repertoire. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the timeless elegance and profound emotion of Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626."
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: OvertureHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Shake the Cloud from off Your Brow" (Belinda)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Banish Sorrow, Banish Care" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Ah! Belinda, I Am Pressed with Torment" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Grief Increases by Concealing" (Belinda, Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "When Monarchs Unite, How Happy Their State" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Whence Could so Much Virtue Spring" (Dido, Belinda)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Fear No Danger to Ensue" (Belinda, Attendant, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Carlotta Colombo, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "See, See Your Royal Guest Appears" (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Cupid Only Throws the Dart" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "If Not for Mine, for Empire’s Sake" - "Pursue Thy Conquest, Love" (Aeneas, Belinda)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Michael Spyres
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "To the Hills and the Vales" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: The Triumphing DanceHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: Prelude for the Witches - "Wayward Sisters" - "Harm's Our Delight" - (Sorceress, First Witch, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "The Queen of Carthage" - "Ho Ho Ho" (Sorceress, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Ruin’d Ere the Set of Sun" - "Ho Ho Ho" (First Witch, Second Witch, Sorceress, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Anna Piroli, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "But, Ere We This Perform" (First Witch, Second Witch)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Anna Piroli, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "In Our Deep Vaulted Cell" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: Echo Dance of the FuriesHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: RitornelleHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Thanks to These Lonesome Vales" (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Oft She Visits This Loved Mountain" (Attendant)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Carlotta Colombo, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Behold, Upon My Bended Spear" (Aeneas, Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Haste, Haste to Town" (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Stay, Prince!" (Spirit, Aeneas)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Hugh Cutting, Il Pomo D'oro, Michael Spyres
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Come Away, Fellow Sailors" (Sailor, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir, Laurence Kilsby
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: The Sailors' DanceHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "See, See, the Flags and Streamers Curling" (Sorceress, First Witch, Second Witch)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Anna Piroli, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Our Next Motion Must Be to Storm" (Sorceress)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Destruction’s Our Delight" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: The Witches’ DanceHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Your Counsel, All Is Urg’d in Vain" (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "But Death, Alas! I Cannot Shun" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Great Minds Against Themselves Conspire" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Thy Hand, Belinda" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: Dido's Lament. "When I Am Laid In Earth" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "With Drooping Wings" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
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