In some modern productions, the Sorceress is portrayed by a bass and the Spirit is taken by a countertenor. Because it was first staged in a girls' school, the actor portraying one of title characters had to sneak into the performance. Remembrance Day observations in Britain often use the lament "Wh
In some modern productions, the Sorceress is portrayed by a bass and the Spirit is taken by a countertenor. Because it was first staged in a girls' school, the actor portraying one of title characters had to sneak into the performance. Remembrance Day observations in Britain often use the lament "When I am Laid in Earth" from this opera. Its second act sees a royal hunt interrupted by a magical storm. For 10 points—name this Nahum Tate and Henry Purcell opera about the queen of Carthage and a Roman patriarch.
In some modern productions, the Sorceress is portrayed by a bass and the Spirit is taken by a countertenor.
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