The Death of Dido @ The Rotunda
Schedule
Sun Jan 18 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The University of Virginia Rotunda | Charlottesville, VA
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Though Cupid tries to keep lovers Dido and Aeneas united, Mercury has other plans. He commands Aeneas to leave Carthage and establish a new Trojan kingdom. Will Dido be left hopelessly heartbroken and alone?The Death of Dido, first performed in 1716, features a delightfully Italianate musical score by Johann Pepush with an English libretto by Barton Booth. The libretto uses the same section of Virgil’s Aeneid as Purcell’s famous 1689 opera Dido and Aeneas, but with a smaller cast of characters. This EMAP production likely marks the first time this work has been performed in North America.
The masque will be preceded by arias and instrumental music from other English theatrical works by Henry Purcell and his contemporaries. The musical selections will introduce the audience to the characters of the masque, setting the scene for the infamous tale to come.
FREE ADMISSION (ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
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Where is it happening?
The University of Virginia Rotunda, 1414 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-4901, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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