Purcell: Dido and Aeneas

In collaboration with Colla Voce Singers, The Hampstead Collective and The Players of The Hampstead Collective present Purcell's dramatic masterpiece Dido and Aeneas. Purcell's best-known drama tells the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her ill-fated romance with the Trojan prince, Aeneas. With a first half of choral gems by Purcell.

Angharad Rowlands (Dido)

Malachy Frame (Aeneas)

Rebecca Hardwick (Belinda)

Nathan Mercieca (Sorceress)

Aidan Coburn (Conductor) and Colla Voce Singers (Chorus and Step-outs)

The Players of the Hampstead Collective

Simone Pirri & Verena Eggenberger (Violins)

Joanne Miller (Viola)

Jacob Garside (Cello)

Geoffrey Webber & David Wright (Continuo)