The Festival finale is one of the opera world’s super hits: Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell. The story evolves around the fateful encounter between Queen Dido and the hero Aeneas. Both mighty and powerful, as humans they are also vulnerable and easy targets for the will of the gods. The opera’s highlight is the divine aria “Dido’s lament”, but there is so much more to enjoy: dances, witches’ choruses and a cheeky sailor.

Don’t miss this team of fabulous soloists led by Mary Bevan (fresh from operatic success in Rome) and world-class Purcell experts, Barokksolistene – conducted by the festival’s Artistic Director, Robert Hollingworth.

BAROKKSOLISTENE DIDO: MARY BEVAN AENEAS: FREDERICK LONG BELINDA: ROWAN PIERCE SORCERESS: CIARA HENDRICK SECOND WITCH: TANIA MURPHY DIRECTOR: ROBERT HOLLINGWORTH