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"Dido and Aeneas" by Henry Purcell with Opera Scenes
The evening will be complemented by excerpted scenes from operatic literature, ranging from Baroque to modern. Minimal sets and costumes require a greater sense of imagination, creating a profound acting experience for the singers. This event is free. ------------------------------ Event Contact: Carrie Care can be reached at (970) 491-5891 Sponsored by the University Center for the Arts. |
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Presented by the NEW Charles and Reta Ralph Opera Center with string quartet and harpsichord/piano accompaniment The annual opera scenes program includes a fully staged production of one of the few surviving examples of Baroque English opera: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas featuring Dido’s beautiful and haunting lament “When I am laid in earth,” a popular aria to this day.| Calendar Name: | All University Events Calendar |
| Event Category: | Arts & Entertainment |
| Start Time: | 08:00 PM |
| End Time: | 09:00 PM |
| Event Begins On: | Friday, May 4, 2012 |
| Event Ends On: | Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
| Submitter's Name: | Carrie Care |
| Submitter's Email: | Carrie.Care@colostate.edu |
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