Salon Series: Sorcery in the Schoolroom – Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas in Historical Perspective

Join Artistic Director Patrick Quigley and renowned music scholar Amanda Eubanks Winkler (Director of the Department of Music at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University) for an illuminating look at Henry Purcell’s beloved Dido and Aeneas. Discover how the unique origins of this landmark opera shaped the music, the casting, and the drama that continues to resonate with audiences today. Whether a longtime admirer or new to Purcell’s powerful masterpiece, participants can expect fresh insights and lively discovery.