An Opera in One Hour by Henry Purcell
From the theater to the opera stage—Purcell’s famous Baroque opera is coming to Neubrandenburg! It tells the story of the encounter between Queen Dido of Carthage and the Trojan prince Aeneas. Fleeing his destroyed homeland, he finds refuge in North Africa. The two fall in love. When Aeneas must move on, Dido’s world is shattered. In Purcell’s hands, this simple plot unfolds with great emotional power: the hope and joy of a new beginning, the growing intimacy that turns into trust. Committing to this love—and finally, the shock when Dido realizes that Aeneas is leaving her. The famous “Lament” captures the pain of a farewell that every person has experienced at least once—quiet, genuine, and timeless.
