Performance

VenueUsher Hall
TownEdinburgh
CountyEdinburgh
From24th August 2010
To24th August 2010
When20:00
PricesFrom £10.00. To £40.00.
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The Indian Queen

T868694249
Set in the royal courts of Peru and Mexico just prior to the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, The Indian Queen is an intricate tale of dynastic power and regal heritage. It is arguably Purcell's most exotic and alluring masque.
Music Henry Purcell
Music Daniel Purcell


Archive :: production:T868694249, opera or operetta:S0866101880, venue:V0738357779

Production details

Concert performance sung in English. Following the memorable success of their performance of The Fairy Queen in 2009, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen return to the Usher Hall to delight us in a programme containing immortal anthems and delightful occasional music, with a text adapted from John Dryden and Sir Robert Howard. Duration 2hrs 30mins approx. Edinburgh International Festival

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Company

Corporate Sponsor Classic fm
Company The Sixteen
Conductor Harry Christophers
Performer Gillian Keith (soprano)
Performer Katherine Manley (soprano)
Performer Robin Blaze (countertenor)
Performer John Mark Ainsley (tenor)
Performer Allan Clayton (tenor)
Performer Roderick Williams (bass)
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