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Dido and Aeneas : When Night her Purple Veil had Softly Spread

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. CD - 1999 CD Opera Purcell Dido 1999 1 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4 out of 5

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Call Number: CD Opera Purcell Dido 1999
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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The 1st work an opera; the 2nd work a secular cantata.
The 1st work, based on Aeneid by Virgil, edited by Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst; the 2nd work, realized by Britten, of doubtful authenticity.
Libretto of the 1st work by Nahum Tate; text of the 2nd work anonymous.
Compact disc.
Program notes in English with German and French translations (19 p. : ports.) in container.
In the 1st work: Claire Watson, Jeannette Sinclair, Arda Mandikian, sopranos ; Sir Peter Pears, tenor ; John Hahessy, alto ; supporting soloists ; Purcell Singers ; English Opera Group Orchestra ; Benjamin Britten, conductor. In the 2nd work: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone ; members of the Alberni String Quartet ; Benjamin Britten, piano.
Contents: Aeneis. -- When night her purple veil had softly spread.

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