Dido and Aeneas
Opera Saratoga is thrilled to present the first Baroque opera in the company’s history in a truly unique production under the stars! One of the earliest English operas, Dido and Aeneas is one of Purcell's foremost theatrical works. This heartbreaking opera recounts the love of Dido, Queen of Carthage, for the Trojan hero, Aeneas, and her despair when he abandons her. The combination of exquisite vocal music and extensive use of dance has inspired many interpretations of the great score. Opera Saratoga has invited world-renowned choreographer and director Karole Armitage to create a very special site-specific production for Saratoga Springs that embraces the natural beauty and history of The National Museum of Dance located in Spa State Park. The production, conducted by Nicole Paiement in her Opera Saratoga debut, will feature Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano as Dido, along with the exquisite dancers of the ArmitageGone! Dance Company in what is sure to be one of the most talked about productions of the summer for dance and music lovers alike.
Date and Time
Monday Jul 6, 2015 Sunday Jul 12, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Rain Dates: Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Rain Dates: Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Rain Dates: Monday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 22.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Rain Dates: Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23.
All tickets include admission to the wonderful exhibits at The National Museum of Dance, beginning at 7:00 PM. Seating is general admission, with seating beginning at 7:45 PM for the performance beginning at 8:15 PM.
Location
The National Museum Of Dance, 99 South Broadway
Website
Contact Information
518-584-6018