Appalachian Opera Theatre presents

DIDO & AENEAS

Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Dr. Gennard Lombardozzi, Director

Dr. Alexandra Dee, Conductor

Reg: $15 + fees & tax
Student: $5 + fees & tax

General Admission Seating
Doors open: 6:45 p.m.
All Ages

Appalachian Opera Theatre presents a modern rendition of Dido and Aeneas, a Baroque opera in 3 acts by Henry Purcell with libretto by Nahum Tate.  It is remembered as the only full opera by Purcell, and one of his finest theatrical pieces. 

 In this abstract interpretation of Dido and Aeneas, our heroine finds that she has stepped through her own canvas and into the shoes of Dido, the Queen of Carthage, who is very distraught over her complicated affection for the Prince of Troy, Aeneas. With a bit of convincing from her sister, Belinda, and her royal attendants, Dido allows herself to be swayed by the Prince's romantic efforts and surrenders to her feelings for him.

 Obsessed with his hatred for the Queen of Carthage (also referred to as Diana), a Sorcerer plots her downfall with his scheming fellow witches. The coven resolves to conjure a storm and send a message to Aeneas through a puppet disguised as the Roman God, Mercury. The message will remind Aeneas of his duty to the Gods which demand that he set sail to Italy, and away from Dido. Interrupted by the storm, Dido and her royal court are hastily removed from their celebratory picnic while Aeneas receives the Sorcerer's message and agrees to leave.

 At the seaside, Aeneas' sailors prepare their ship for travel while the Sorcerer and his coven revel in their accomplishment. Dido, who has caught word of her lover's plan to leave, laments her fury to Belinda and her court. Aeneas arrives and vows to stay, but Dido briskly declines his efforts and orders him to leave. Overcome with grief from Aeneas' betrayal and absence, Dido embraces death and gives a final plea to be remembered when she is gone.

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PARKING INFORMATION

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Metered street parking & pay lots are monitored and parking is enforced Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 pm except on town observed holidays.

Parking is $1.00/hour at all metered parking spaces. 
Metered & lot parking is free all day on Sundays and every day after 5 p.m.
 
Parking in Appalachian State parking lots (e.g. the Peacock Lot accessed off Howard Street) is available for free on week nights after 5 p.m. and on non-gameday/event weekends on Saturday and Sunday.
 
Accessible Parking:
Parking at metered accessible parking areas is free, as long as the correct placard/license plate is displayed and up to date.

ATHC does not own or operate any parking lots or meters and cannot accept responsibility for any parking mishaps or fees.