Composer Henry Purcell wrote "Dido and Aeneas" in 1688.
It's based on "The Aeneid," a dramatic story that the ancient Roman poet Virgil wrote about a soldier starting a new life after the Trojan war.
Listen to learn more about the plot and hear the opera's music!
Tune in Monday through Friday at 7:40 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. on Classical IPR or any time at the links below!
You can see "Dido and Aeneas" performed live this Saturday at Interlochen Arts Academy! Learn more.
Kids Commute - DIDO AND AENEAS WEEK - Monday - Overture and "Shake the Cloud from Your Brow"
Academy of Ancient Music
Kids Commute - DIDO AND AENEAS WEEK - Tuesday - Pursue thy Conquest, Love
Emma Kirkby, soprano/Academy of Ancient Music
Kids Commute - DIDO AND AENEAS WEEK - Wednesday - Come Away, Fellow Soldiers!
Daniel Lochman with the Academy of Ancient Music
Kids Commute - DIDO AND AENEAS WEEK - Thursday - Thy Hand, Belinda/When I Am Laid in Earth
Catherine Bott with the Academy of Ancient Music
Kids Commute - DIDO AND AENEAS WEEK - Friday - "Drooping Wings"
Academy of Ancient Music
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