A thought-provoking double bill pairs works written nearly three hundred years apart, each exploring remarkable women and timeless themes that remain all too relevant today.
The journey begins with one of opera’s earliest masterpieces, Purcell’s poignant Dido and Aeneas, which recounts the tragic love story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Trojan hero Aeneas. It's a union compelled by political alliance, ignited by undeniable passion, and thwarted by sorcery and duplicity.
After intermission, travel to ancient Rome for The Rape of Lucretia. With its ingenious score and potent, timely story, it brings issues of corruption, control, and abuse of power to the forefront.
This production will last approximately 3 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Sung in English with English surtitles.
- This production contains adult content and is not suitable for all audiences.
- Please note that Dido & Aeneas contains flashing lights.
Benjamin Manis*, Conductor
R.B. Schlather, Director
Joshua Winograde, Director of Opera Studies
Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra
*Shepherd School Alumnus
Ages: This production contains adult content and is not suitable for all audiences
Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas & Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia at Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Schedule
Sun, Apr 7 at 2:00pm
News About Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas & Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia at Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera
We have no news on this show at the current time.
About the Theatre
Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera
Brockman Hall for Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-348-8000
More Broadway Coverage
Videos