Barbican, London - Dido and Aeneas Reviews | 9 May 2024 |
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Dido and AeneasBarbican, LondonNo. of reviews: 5 |
Stark and grief-stricken |
5 Oct 18 / Bachtrack |
Caitlin Hulcup’s smooth, plush mezzo communicated the queen’s struggles, conflicts and uncertainties |
5 Oct 18 / Opera Today |
A Funeral for the Queen of Carthage is a remarkable evening of Purcell |
5 Oct 18 / Seen and Heard |
A freewheeling, fresh take on Purcell |
5 Oct 18 / The Guardian |
Guthrie’s production successfully evoked the broader and human ethos of Purcell’s drama |
5 Oct 18 / Classical Source |
Production details
Cast
Hulcup, Riches, Pierce, Davies
(c) Egarr (d) Guthrie
Performance dates
2 October 2018
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