by The English Concert, Henry Purcell · Deutsche Grammophon Classics · CD · EAN 0028942762428
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«Dido and Aeneas» is the album of Henry Purcell's opera, released in 1989 by Deutsche Grammophon Classics on CD.
Baroque opera in three acts about Queen Dido of Carthage and the Trojan hero Aeneas, whose love is threatened by the intervention of witches and the fate that claims Aeneas. Includes «Ah! Belinda, I am press'd with torment» and «Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me».
Performed by Anne Sofie von Otter, Stephen Varcoe, Lynne Dawson and Nigel Rogers with The English Concert & Choir, conducted by Trevor Pinnock. One CD, sung in English, with original instruments.
Suitable for fans of Baroque opera and historically informed performances.
