GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) will present a concert performance of Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" on April 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington.

 

The performance will feature professional soloists, chorus, and orchestra, under the direction of choral conductor James Bagwell.

 

According to Terrill McDade, Executive Director of the Berkshire Bach Society, Henry Purcell wrote "Dido and Aeneas" in the mid-1680's. It is based on Book IV of Virgil's "Aeneid," which recounts the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, Hero of Troy. The piece includes Dido's lament, "When I am laid in Earth."

 

James Bagwell will direct the performance.

 

Ticket Information:

 

Preferred Seats: $60 Nonmembers | $55 Berkshire Bach Members

 

Regular Seats: $50 Nonmembers | $45 Berkshire Bach Members | $10 Card to Culture

 

Children and Students with valid ID are admitted free.

 

More information can be found at www.berkshirebach.org/events.

 

The Berkshire Bach Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.