This was the most beautiful production of "Dido and Aeneas" that I have ever seen. All the leads sang exquisitely and artistically, and the Baroque dances and stylized gestures made it so authentic. I find myself wondering if any of the gifted young singers and dancers went on to have successful careers. One last comment: the Sorceress's menagerie of followers were incredibly funny, adding a comic relief to the romance and tragedy.
No matter how u cover it up Purcell speaks to people today, to our sense of ravishing harmony and melody to our sense of ridiculousness and humor even. I wouldn't know of course, having only read one book about him and really digging that Tony Palmer movie, but in the MUSIC you can hear NOW!
I saw a Barcelona production of 'Dido and Aeneas' last night on CZcams which I praised, but with unspoken reservations. This University of Oklahoma production, however, exceeds anything I have ever seen in my life. If there is one adjective to describe this production it is "graceful". Beautifully staged, danced, and sung, as well as acted - and also true to the opera - with the pantomime of Diana and Actaeon fitting the sylvan scene like a glove. There were some comic moments, the witch and her bestial minions, with their ingenious costumes and make-up, and the Mercury on strings that funnily reminded me of JIm Carrey! Everything in the opera, from the tragic to the comic, was just the ideal temperature and the right blend, and none of it detracted from the integrity of the story. The staging of Dido's death was pure perfection and moving. Thank you for giving me such profound delight this evening,
For choir studying 3:01 Banish sorrow, banish care 8:40 When monarchs unite 11:41 Fear no danger 13:24 Cupid only throws the dart 15:22 To the hills and the vales 19:27 Harm's our delight 20:10 ho ho ho 1 21:13 ho ho ho 2 22:43 In our deep vaulted cell 27:22 Thanks to these lonesome vales 31:42 Haste, haste to town 36:07 Come away, fellow sailors 39:01 Destruction's our delight 43:26 Great minds 49:16 With drooping wings
Какое удивительное доверчиво - хрустальное, бережное и деликатное звучание голоса у главной героини! Слушаю и слушаю и не могу наслушаться. Нет никакой театральности. Все так искренне. Спасибо жа такой подарок.
what a lovely production full of wonderful characters and performances! I was thoroughly entertained, and of course, Purcell is unrivaled so the music matched the visuals perfectly!
A fantastic production, I hope it was a masters programme, a bit of a shame about Aeneas being a rather old rough, whom a young queen is unlikely to fall in love with nor indeed be advised to.
What a great performance, with great sound - the music and singers are right at your ears (with headphones on). Amazing costumes & headpieces too. Thank you.
Exquisite! Bravissimo to all involved. Every aspect of the Baroque fascinates. I am a pianist and harpsichordist who rarely plays other than Baroque music, and that would be Mozart.
This is amazing. I did a production of this opera this past summer and this was The Video that I practiced with every day. It ended up pretty good but nothing can top this
A very funny opera despite the tragic end for Dido, with witches planning to undo the lives of men, a great libretto as well as score. I found it was useful to look up the references to Greek Mythology, Aeneas being the product of a union between Aphrodite, goddess of love, and a mortal Anchises.
It's fascinating I noticed that the headdresses of Dido and her maids, and indeed their dresses are absolutely identical to Russian folk costumes...... you can google Kichka, Kokoshnik and other traditional women's Russian folk headdresses
Brilliant in every aspect - all are to be congratulated - and the producers have a true sense of history and didn't bring out beach towels and deck chairs - again hearty congratulations.
Merveilleux baroque. La voix de Didon est fabuleuse: quel chant du cygne! Tout ça en même pas 1 H00 avec une chorégraphie et des costumes superbes. Alors, un chef d'oeuvre, je dirais presqu'un tube!
The rest of the comments: "what Excelent production and work was put into this masterpice. This piece fills me with joy and peace whenever i hear it..." You: *FUCK YEAHH!!*
A reasonable student production of an early baroque opera (1689 probable 1st performance) most of the voices were OK but not baroque specialist voices which causes problems with some of the content. Not an easy opera to perform well as much of it is just recacetive style rather than actual arias and therefore quite tedious to most audiences. A good attempt at an original style staging. In my opinion it needed more 'over the top' effects which would have added the wonder that baroque audiences loved.
Finally, a production that stays true to Baroque costumes and dance
This was the most beautiful production of "Dido and Aeneas" that I have ever seen. All the leads sang exquisitely and artistically, and the Baroque dances and stylized gestures made it so authentic. I find myself wondering if any of the gifted young singers and dancers went on to have successful careers. One last comment: the Sorceress's menagerie of followers were incredibly funny, adding a comic relief to the romance and tragedy.
No matter how u cover it up Purcell speaks to people today, to our sense of ravishing harmony and melody to our sense of ridiculousness and humor even. I wouldn't know of course, having only read one book about him and really digging that Tony Palmer movie, but in the MUSIC you can hear NOW!
Yes. A startlingly good performance. Congratulations to all in the production.
I love how Dido's friends are like ''girl get you that sweet Trojan ass!'' like it's not gonna end at all.
Lol
I saw a Barcelona production of 'Dido and Aeneas' last night on CZcams which I praised, but with unspoken reservations. This University of Oklahoma production, however, exceeds anything I have ever seen in my life. If there is one adjective to describe this production it is "graceful". Beautifully staged, danced, and sung, as well as acted - and also true to the opera - with the pantomime of Diana and Actaeon fitting the sylvan scene like a glove. There were some comic moments, the witch and her bestial minions, with their ingenious costumes and make-up, and the Mercury on strings that funnily reminded me of JIm Carrey! Everything in the opera, from the tragic to the comic, was just the ideal temperature and the right blend, and none of it detracted from the integrity of the story. The staging of Dido's death was pure perfection and moving. Thank you for giving me such profound delight this evening,
What a brilliant interpretion of my all time favourit baroque opera of all time!
I feel like being invited to a party. Love this party. 👍❤
For choir studying
3:01 Banish sorrow, banish care
8:40 When monarchs unite
11:41 Fear no danger
13:24 Cupid only throws the dart
15:22 To the hills and the vales
19:27 Harm's our delight
20:10 ho ho ho 1
21:13 ho ho ho 2
22:43 In our deep vaulted cell
27:22 Thanks to these lonesome vales
31:42 Haste, haste to town
36:07 Come away, fellow sailors
39:01 Destruction's our delight
43:26 Great minds
49:16 With drooping wings
I have heard the opera several times, but this is the first time I see it. Great performance, and thanks for sharing!
Siempre vuelvo a mirar esta representación de Dido y Aeneas porque me encanta mucho. Personaje favorito? Las brujas, una genias
i love purcells music
This is the best Dido and Aeneas I have ever seen.
Sublime production! Amazing! Bravo! Flawless in execution and truly authentic in all its majesty. I applaud you all! 👏👏👏
Stunning performances
Какое удивительное доверчиво - хрустальное, бережное и деликатное звучание голоса у главной героини! Слушаю и слушаю и не могу наслушаться. Нет никакой театральности. Все так искренне. Спасибо жа такой подарок.
Thank you very much for this magnificent and very alluring rendition of Purcell's masterwork ! Absolutely the best I have already seen and heard.
what a lovely production full of wonderful characters and performances! I was thoroughly entertained, and of course, Purcell is unrivaled so the music matched the visuals perfectly!
A fantastic production, I hope it was a masters programme, a bit of a shame about Aeneas being a rather old rough, whom a young queen is unlikely to fall in love with nor indeed be advised to.
Breathtaking!
So beautiful ! thanks for sharing
An excellent performance - Authentic & emotional. Really enjoyable, thank you.
Truly gorgeous production. Very talented singers, designers, and dancers. Well done, all, from a viewer in 2022! Very inspiring artistic adventure.
What a great performance, with great sound - the music and singers are right at your ears (with headphones on). Amazing costumes & headpieces too. Thank you.
This is the first opera I’ve watched and it was amazing 🤩
Exquisite! Bravissimo to all involved. Every aspect of the Baroque fascinates. I am a pianist and harpsichordist who rarely plays other than Baroque music, and that would be Mozart.
The witch part is so good omg
💙🌟💙
3:02 Banish sorrow
10:55 Fear no danger
15:23 To the hills and the vales
31:18 Haste, haste to town
This is amazing. I did a production of this opera this past summer and this was The Video that I practiced with every day. It ended up pretty good but nothing can top this
A beautiful classic show! Thank you!
A magnificent, fresh performance of this jewel! thanks for posting!
A very funny opera despite the tragic end for Dido, with witches planning to undo the lives of men, a great libretto as well as score. I found it was useful to look up the references to Greek Mythology, Aeneas being the product of a union between Aphrodite, goddess of love, and a mortal Anchises.
It's fascinating
I noticed that the headdresses of Dido and her maids, and indeed their dresses are absolutely identical to Russian folk costumes...... you can google Kichka, Kokoshnik and other traditional women's Russian folk headdresses
Brilliant in every aspect - all are to be congratulated - and the producers have a true sense of history and didn't bring out beach towels and deck chairs - again hearty congratulations.
Maravillosa representación.
Очень красиво приятно поют,прелесть💖💖💖
finaly an opera that i can understand
Sadly enormously talented Master Purcell did die too early, sparing the world of music so many joys. So sad. Thank you Sir, whatever you are.
This is a lovely production. Rebekah Ambrosini is a standout as the Sorceress.
"Wow" doesn't even begin to cover it. This is a production at the highest professional level.
Aeneas ❤️😫
44:38 "Dido's Lament"
Absolutely beautiful 💖💖💖
That Belinda's a snack.
Excellent production. My joy is complete.
Merveilleux baroque. La voix de Didon est fabuleuse: quel chant du cygne! Tout ça en même pas 1 H00 avec une chorégraphie et des costumes superbes. Alors, un chef d'oeuvre, je dirais presqu'un tube!
Je suis d'accord pour le tube. La voix de Dido est si juste. D'une vitesse parfaitement adaptée à la pièce .
Loved this ….a true (as I imagine ) baroque recreation embracing all devices costumes makeup gesture stage devices song and dance .
Excellent.
Beautiful experience ❤ 😍
Excellent quality
Superb performance of 'Dido's Lament'.
Muy profunda.el libreto lo aclara todas la obra
what happened to When Monarchs Unite?
The frog is amazing. :-)
very easy-to-understand staging. thanks for shring!!!
Quite good. Good singing and playing
Thank you all. Appause !
So well done. And the premiere was performed by a girls' boarding school I've read.
I literally love this
❤🎉❤🎉❤
Cast?
Amazing!
Best version on You Tube by a long shot. Why would any production leave out the ballet? Its not the same experience.
Magnífica e histórica representación. Muy bonita.
Costumi meravigliosi !!
first English Opera? Je ne think so pas. Siege of Rhodes? Venus and Adonis?
The greatest question in this production is why the handmaid in gold not singing Dido? She has the vocal chops.
Vocal chops means? (sorry for my poor vocab)
@@tiehanpan251 Means she can do the Dido role
Well, i find her vibrato too strong and strident at higher notes. But that is just my taste i assume. Great voice nevertheless.
@@Klonering If your vibrato is too weak, you are not singing properly.
@@therealmerryjestnot in the baroque style.
Superbly done in every facet.
Fuck Yeah !!!
The rest of the comments: "what Excelent production and work was put into this masterpice. This piece fills me with joy and peace whenever i hear it..."
You: *FUCK YEAHH!!*
@@pianissimo5951😂😂😂
Anny chance of a cast list?
great performance!!
Bravo !
Their expression is spr and all of the characters have beautiful voices like Birds🐦
C'est ça
My name is Aeneas lol
Thank you for that information, Mr Killerdude.
Do you work like a Trojan? Sitting around for 10 years doing nothing then taking all the credit for someone else's idea and work?
This was on the radio recently and the audience suddenly applauded at the 37:05 mark, when they don’t here.
A 45'34 le célébrissime "When I am laid in earth"
At 45:00....OMyGod!!!! BRAVI from Acapulco!
45:45
35:13
Guardians of the Galaxy, anyone?
Huh? Was this used in the film?
When The High Evolutionary screams at Rocket in the flashbacks @@DraculaMavis666
Far better than anything I’ve scene in the theatre. 💖💖💖💖💖💖
me thinking it was pronounced did-oh and anus
A reasonable student production of an early baroque opera (1689 probable 1st performance) most of the voices were OK but not baroque specialist voices which causes problems with some of the content. Not an easy opera to perform well as much of it is just recacetive style rather than actual arias and therefore quite tedious to most audiences. A good attempt at an original style staging. In my opinion it needed more 'over the top' effects which would have added the wonder that baroque audiences loved.
18:55
20:15
20:40
21:20
wow! A King Charles II fest. I wonder if the current King Charles loves this too. Sure hope so.
the tenor section leaves a lot to be desired...
Guy: Dido and Aenas. (daydo and aneeas)
Me thinkin it was pronounced (diddoh and anus)...
Die - do, not day - do.
This is like traaash imagine 😂
Lol
why do all operas have to be weird in some way
Forget it, Jake. It's Oklahoma.
Не самое лучшее исполнение. Разочарована игрой актрисы(((
Good voices, bad acting.