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Dido and Aeneas at the Bristol Proms
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas by candlelight, with star South African soprano Pumeza as the lead role alongside the English Concert and the Erebus Ensemble - a fitting end to another brilliant Bristol Proms.
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1. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
The audience arrive in the impressive space to hear more about the music before the performance. Photo: Andy Squire
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2. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
Bringing the Bristol Old Vic to life by candlelight, the simple staging enables the impressive theatre and the incredible music to be the main focus. Photo: Andy Squire
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3. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
Pumeza wows the audience as Dido, Queen of Carthage. Photo: Andy Squire
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4. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
The orchestra and chorus sit on stage to discuss the opera ahead of the show. Photo: Andy Squire
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5. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
The Erebus Ensemble perform on stage in this semi-staged performance. Photo: Andy Squire
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6. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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7. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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8. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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9. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
18th-century flame-powered projection technology lights up the theatre in a dazzling juxtaposition between traditional features and new innovations - it's what the Bristol Proms is all about. Photo: Andy Squire
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10. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
It's a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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11. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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12. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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13. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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14. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
The instrumentalists sit on stage with the singers in this intimate performance space . Photo: Andy Squire
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15. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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16. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms
A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
