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The OAE is much more than one of the world's pre-eminent period instrument ensembles. It works regularly with conductors who specialise in both early music and the modern repertoire, and has explored the work of composers from Bach to Mahler, Handel to Borodin. The Queens, Heroines and Ladykillers series continues with a programme that features the best of English and French Baroque and which demonstrates how French musical styles became fashionable in England too. The programme includes music from French masters Lully and Rameau, including the Dardanus Suite which we defy you not to nod your head or tap your foot to. Also included is the devastating lament from the Purcell's mini operatic masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas. Fast rising star Jonathan Cohen conducts and the world-renowned soprano (and regular OAE collaborator) Sarah Connolly is the soloist. Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Queens, Heroines and Ladykillers: French Exchange website.

Cast/Performers

Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano)

Creatives/Company

Company: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Director: Jonathan Cohen