Early Opera Company
Purcell Dido & Aeneas
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
This moving masterpiece tells the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her love for the Trojan hero Aeneas, ending in heartbreak when he abandons her.
A dream cast is led by mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor, whose sumptuous voice captivated Temple audiences in her recent recital. From Dido's haunting lament to the opera's vibrant choruses, this performance promises emotional intensity, vocal artistry, and brilliant period playing.
Paired with Purcell's radiant ode Welcome to all the Pleasures and presented in one of London's most beautiful and historic settings, it offers an unforgettable evening of Baroque music.
'Dido and Aeneas, performed by the Early Opera Company at Wigmore Hall, is a gem that shone brightly in this performance.' – Rupert Christiansen, The Telegraph
Programme:
Locke Suite from The Tempest
Purcell Welcome to all the Pleasures
Purcell Dido and Aeneas
Performers:
Beth Taylor Dido
Jonathan Brown Aeneas
Anna Dennis Belinda / First Witch
Hilary Summers Sorceress
Early Opera Company
Christian Curnyn director
This performance is generously supported by Continuo Foundation and Blackstone Chambers.
Temple Music Foundation
Tue, 29 September 2026
Temple Church, London EC4
7:30pm
£16.17 - £59.29
Full Event Details
Experience the drama and beauty of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas in a thrilling concert performance by the Early Opera Company under the baton of Christian Curnyn in the historic surroundings of Temple Church.
This moving masterpiece tells the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her love for the Trojan hero Aeneas, ending in heartbreak when he abandons her.
A dream cast is led by mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor, whose sumptuous voice captivated Temple audiences in her recent recital. From Dido's haunting lament to the opera's vibrant choruses, this performance promises emotional intensity, vocal artistry, and brilliant period playing.
Paired with Purcell's radiant ode Welcome to all the Pleasures and presented in one of London's most beautiful and historic settings, it offers an unforgettable evening of Baroque music.
'Dido and Aeneas, performed by the Early Opera Company at Wigmore Hall, is a gem that shone brightly in this performance.' – Rupert Christiansen, The Telegraph
Programme:
Locke Suite from The Tempest
Purcell Welcome to all the Pleasures
Purcell Dido and Aeneas
Performers:
Beth Taylor Dido
Jonathan Brown Aeneas
Anna Dennis Belinda / First Witch
Hilary Summers Sorceress
Early Opera Company
Christian Curnyn director
This performance is generously supported by Continuo Foundation and Blackstone Chambers.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Temple Church, London EC4
Temple, London EC4Y 7BB
