Purcell Dido and Aeneas by Candlelight
Saturday 21 March 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Chamber Choir and Emerging Artists of St Martin-in-the-Fields for a concert performance of this early gem of opera in English, portraying the ill-fated romance of tragic Queen Dido and Trojan hero Aeneas. The wonderfully varied Baroque score by Henry Purcell features pastoral idylls, cackling witches and lusty sailors, alongside scenes of poignant tragedy and immense beauty.
Please note this performance will last for approximately 60 minutes without an interval.
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Purcell Dido and Aeneas
St Martin’s Chamber Choir
St Martin’s Emerging Artists
St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Olivia Tait director
Dates, Times & Book
| Sat 21 Mar | 7:00 PM | £35/£32/£25/£17/£9 | Book |
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