Purcell's King Arthur: Theater an der Wien

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Relive a gripping tale of friendship, love, and war through this English‐language concert version of Purcell's beloved semi‐opera, King Arthur.

Based on a libretto by the celebrated poet and playwright John Dryden, this was the first semi‐opera -- that is, a drama containing both speaking and singing -- not to be drawn from an existing play.

Purcell's innovative, intimate musical drama carries listeners back to the time of the great legend, infusing the libretto with a remarkable freshness.

Semi‐opera in five acts (1691)

Music by Henry Purcell
Libretto by John Dryden

Opera in concert, sung in English

Conductor: Robert King
Soprano: Carolyn Sampson
Soprano: Rebecca Outram
Soprano: Julie Cooper
High tenor: Daniel Auchincloss
Tenor: James Oxley
Bass: Matthew Brook
Orchestra: The King´s Consort
Chorus: Choir of The King´s Consort