Special offer. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Sarah Connolly (Dido), Gerald Finley (Aeneas), Lucy Crowe (Belinda), Patricia Bardon (Sorceress), William Purefoy (Spirit), Sarah Tynan (2nd Woman), John Mark Ainsley (Sailor), Carys Lane & Rebecca Outram (Witches)
Choir & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Steven Devine and Elizabeth...
This new Dido… enshrines Connolly as one of the most affecting Carthaginian Queens since Janet Baker's account nearly half a century ago. From the outset, Connolly exudes imposing presence,... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week2nd February 2009
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Gramophone MagazineFebruary 2009Editor's Choice
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Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Work length1:09:35
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- William Purefoy (countertenor), Rebecca Outram (soprano), Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Carys Lane (soprano), Sarah Tynan (soprano), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Gerald Finley (baritone)
- Age of Enlightenment Orchestra, Choir of the Enlightenment
- Elizabeth Kenny, Steven Devine
Overture
Track length2:03
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Act I: Shake the cloud from off your brow (Belinda, Chorus)
Track length1:08
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Act I: Ah! Belinda, I am press'd with torment (Dido)
Track length6:40
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