Rarely-Performed Baroque Opera Coming to Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Musicians of Ma’alwyck and Excelsior Vocal Ensemble recently announced a collaboration to present “Dido and Aeneas,” an opera by Henry Purcell that is rarely performed in the Capital Region.

The opera will be presented in conjunction with John Blow’s “Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell.”

“Dido and Aeneas,” based on The Aeneid, is one the earliest English operas. This semi-staged performance directed by Sharon Greene will feature acclaimed soloists and premiere dance interludes. John Blow’s ode, scored for chamber orchestra and two tenors, was written as a tribute to Blow’s student after his death.

There will be two performances: Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs, and Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. For tickets, visit secure.qgiv.com/for/concertticketing/event/dido/.