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: First Congregational Church - Berkeley
- Date: Sun November 8, 2009 7:30pm
- City: Berkeley
- Price Range: $35-$85
- Tickets: (415) 392-4400
Thu November 5, 2009 8:00pm
Herbst Theatre
Fri November 6, 2009 8:00pm
First United Methodist Church
Sat November 7, 2009 8:00pm
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
