BEZIERS
Cet opéra de Henry Purcell, mêle tragédie et musique expressive.
Considered the first true English opera, Dido and Aeneas is a work of remarkable dramatic intensity, skillfully blending comedy and tragedy. In the manner of a musical Shakespeare, Henry Purcell portrays the tragic passion between Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, the Trojan prince.
Carried by expressive music, powerful choruses, and refined orchestration, this production will be staged by Benoît Bénichou, director of the Théâtre du Minotaure in Béziers and a stage director for several opera houses.
Vocal classes, choirs, and early music department of the Conservatory:
Sophie Angebault, lyrical singing teacher
Cécile Désier, baroque violin teacher and coordinator of the early music department
Mathieu Bonnin, choir director and coordinator of the vocal department
Benoît Bénichou, stage director
Spoken languages : French
From Friday 12 to Saturday 13 June 2026 from 8.30 pm.
