Dido's Lament from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell Concert Band - Sheet Music
By Henry Purcell'Dido's Lament' is a recitative followed by an aria by the English composer Henry Purcell. The piece is the dramatic climax of his opera Dido and Aeneas based on the Aeneis by Vergilius. The recitative is also known as 'Thy hand, Belinda' and the aria as 'When I'm laid in earth'. It is sung by Dido (Queen of Carthage) at the very end of the opera just before she will die grief.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Soprano Voice Voice Solo
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Genres:
- Opera Baroque Period
- Composers:
- Henry Purcell
- Publishers:
- Baton Music
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Artist:
- Henry Purcell
- Arrangers:
- Jos van de Braak
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.34 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: BF.BM607-SCORE
From the opera Dido and Aeneas. Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Jos van de Braak. Baton Music Vocal Series. From the opera Dido and Aeneas. Full Score. Duration 5:30. Baton Music #BM607-SCORE. Published by Baton Music (BF.BM607-SCORE).'Dido's Lament' is a recitative followed by an aria by the English composer Henry Purcell. The piece is the dramatic climax of his opera Dido and Aeneas based on the Aeneis by Vergilius. The recitative is also known as 'Thy hand, Belinda' and the aria as 'When I'm laid in earth'. It is sung by Dido (Queen of Carthage) at the very end of the opera just before she will die grief.
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- Instrument:
- Vocal Voice Soprano Voice Vocal Voice Voice Solo
- Artists:
- Henry Purcell Jos van de Braak
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Baton Music