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Work: Dido and Aeneas, Z 626: Dido's Lament "When I am laid in earth"

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ComposerPurcell, Henry (1659-1695)
PeriodBaroque
Year1688
Work typeOpera scene/aria
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Requiem to a troubled genius at the Southbank’s Multitudes

Dancers Sari Mizoe and Willow Kerensa Fenner © Pete Woodhead
As part of the Southbank Centre's Multitudes festival, Unnatural Harmony: Sounds of Lee Alexander McQueen offers a multimedia tribute to the life and creative vision of the iconic British fashion designer. 
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Ryan Bancroft, Guy Johnston and BBC NOW at the Proms

The eclectic programme of 19th-century concerto and symphony, coupled with a world premiere, failed to yield any knockout performance from this team. 
**111
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Moving out of the darkness at the Teatro alla Scala

The Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala excel in a thrilling concert conducted by Riccardo Chailly with a magnificent contribution from soprano Lise Davidsen.
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