A showcase of some of Henry Purcell's finest orchestral and vocal works as part of our residency at WMC, featuring ‘First Music’ from The Indian Queen, ‘Chaconne’ from The Fairy Queen, Overture from Dido and Aeneas, ‘Sound the trumpet’ from Come, Ye Sons of Art and Blow’s An Ode on the Death of Mr Henry Purcell. Book tickets : www.oae.co.uk/event/purcell-at-wiltshire-music-centre/ | Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

In Purcell's Dido & Aeneas, Belinda plays an important role in infusing the opera's narrative with depth and emotion, as her character echoes the central themes of love and destiny. 💔🎶 🎥 Ana Vieira Leite (Belinda) sings an extract from 'Thanks to these lonesome vales' with Les Arts Florissants led by William Christie at Gran Teatre del Liceu. @anavieiraleite @lesartsflo @liceu_opera_barcelona Full performance available until 14 January 2024 ➕ Story, interview, insights & behind the scenes vid