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Dido and Aeneas

Scott Woo, Director, VerSeS Music Ensemble | Sharlene Rani, Soprano, VerSeS Music Ensemble

09-Jun-23 14:00

Dido and Aeneas

A timeless tale of love and loss comes alive in the upcoming production of Dido and Aeneas, presented by VerSeS Music Ensembles. This modern interpretation of the 17th century opera by the English baroque composer Henry Purcell promises to take audiences on a journey of passion, betrayal and heartbreak. We speak to production's director Scott Woo, and soprano Sharlene Rani, to find out more.


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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  performing arts,  music,  History/Heritage

Tags:  Verses Music Ensembles,  chamber opera,  Dido and Aeneas,  Henry Purcell, 


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