Dido and Aeneas

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Event Dido and Aeneas
Venue All Saints' Church, Dunedin, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Early Music Festival (NZIEMF)
First Date 26 February 2016
Last Date 27 February 2016
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description The tragic tale of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Rome's founder Aeneas, based on Virgil's Aeneid.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Chamber Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Caroline Burchell Choreographer
Henry Purcell Composer
Jenny Burchell Costume Designer
Caelin Rooney Dancer
Jenny Burchell Director
David Burchell Musical Director
James Adams Singer Aeneas
Claire Barton Singer Sorceress
Caroline Burchell Singer Second Woman
James Burchell Singer Courtier
Beth Goulstone Singer Belinda
Lois Johnson Singer Dido
Tom Kitchen Singer Courtier
Alex Lee Singer Courtier
Olivia Pike Singer Courtier
Lois Johnson Voice Coach
Further Information Cast of 10 includes university students and high school pupils alongside experienced singers. Accompanied by a visiting ensemble of musicians, led by Christchurch-based baroque cellist Tomas Hurnik. (Star) The first production for Little Box of Operas.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 203625