Role of Dido in Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas

This thesis is comprised of the role of Dido from Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Dido is the opera's tragic heroine, the Queen of Carthage who falls in love with Aeneas, a Trojan Prince. The role of Dido may be played by a Soprano, however it strongly suits the colour of the Mezzo-So...

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Main Author: McArthur, Beverly Joan
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/12141