In 1989, Mark Morris choreographed a version of this opera in which he danced the opposing roles of its two lead femalecharacters.
In 1989, Mark Morris choreographed a version of this opera in which he danced the opposing roles of its two lead femalecharacters. The Âfirst act of this opera ends with a chaconne for guitars followed by a "Triumphing Dance" in a palace. In thefiÂrst scene of its third act, a Jack O'Lantern appears during a witches' dance after a chorus of witches sing "Destruction's Our Delight." Its third act begins with the chorus "Come Away Fellow Sailors," sung after the sailors' commander is deceived by aspirit disguised as Mercury. In this opera's fiÂnal scene, its female lead sings the recitative "thy hand Belinda" before mourning"Remember me, but ah! forget my fate" in the lament "When I Am Laid in Earth." For 10 points, name this Henry Purcellopera about the love between a Roman hero and a queen of Carthage.
In 1989, Mark Morris choreographed a version of this opera in which he danced the opposing roles of its two lead femalecharacters.
Dido and Aeneas [or Z. 626]