Apollo's Fire presents: Purcell's Dido & Aeneas

Dido and Aeneas, the ancient Roman myth of love and betrayal, was recounted 2000 years ago in Virgil’s Aeneid – and still resonates today. The Trojan hero Aeneas lands on the shores of Carthage, where the beautiful and proud Queen Dido reigns. Just after winning her love, Aeneas suddenly departs – summoned by the gods. Was it destiny or betrayal? No composer has evoked this question with more poignancy than Henry Purcell, whose renowned 17th-century opera Dido & Aeneas is a gem of the baroque repertoire. The program includes sparkling instrumental dances from Purcell’s King Arthur and The Fairy-Queen.

Featured Artists
Aryssa Leigh Burrs,mezzo-soprano (Dido)
Edward Vogel,baritone (Aeneas)
Andréa Walker,soprano (Belinda)
Cody Bowers,countertenor (Sorceress)

with Apollo’s Singers

 

Saturday Night in Evanston: Celebrate the start of the 2025-2026 Season with the musicians with refreshments following the concert. Open to all.