PBO is excited to welcome Susan Graham in November. To celebrate Henry Purcell’s 350th birthday, the prominent American mezzo-soprano sings the role of Dido in the composer’s masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas, leading a cast that includes baritone William Berger, soprano Christine Brandes, soprano Céline Ricci, contralto Jill Grove, tenor Brian Thorsett, and the Philharmonia Chorale. McGegan conducts this program that also features Purcell’s suite
written for Aphra Behn’s Abdelazar, or The Moor’s Revenge, and his early Chacony in G minor.
- Venue: Herbst Theatre
- Date: Thu November 5, 2009 8:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Price Range: $35-$85
- Tickets: (415) 392-4400
Fri November 6, 2009 8:00pm
First United Methodist Church
Sat November 7, 2009 8:00pm
First Congregational Church - Berkeley
Sun November 8, 2009 7:30pm
First Congregational Church - Berkeley
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Program
Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas
Henry Purcell
Suite from Abdelazer
Henry Purcell
Hear My Prayer, O Lord
Henry Purcell
Chacony in G minor
Henry Purcell
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song
Performers
Nicholas McGegan
conductor
Susan Graham
mezzo-soprano
William Berger
baritone
Philharmonia Chorale
Bruce Lamott, director
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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra fans won’t be surprised that star opera mezzo-soprano Susan Graham is headlining the group’s coming performances of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. Many of the singers whom Music Director Nicholas McGegan hires are not exclusively “early music” singers in the traditional mold. More »
