Purcell - Britten: Dido and Aeneas (1689) 50'
Opera in three acts, edited by Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst (1951, rev.1958-59)
Music Text
Libretto by Nahum Tate (E,G)
Scoring
4S,S(orT),3M,T(orBar); chorus strings and continuo.
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World premiere of version
5/1/1951
Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London
Joan Cross, director / English Opera Group / Benjamin Britten
Recommended Recording
Claire Watson/Peter Pears/English Opera Group/Benjamin Britten
BBC Legends BBCB 8003-2
Opera in three acts, edited by Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst (1951, rev.1958-59)
Music Text
Libretto by Nahum Tate (E,G)
Scoring
4S,S(orT),3M,T(orBar); chorus strings and continuo.
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World premiere of version
5/1/1951
Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London
Joan Cross, director / English Opera Group / Benjamin Britten
Recommended Recording
Claire Watson/Peter Pears/English Opera Group/Benjamin Britten
BBC Legends BBCB 8003-2
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