Henry Purcell was a brilliant music dramatist, and there is a plethora of detail, colour and characterisation to be explored in every symphony, air and dance. Based on Dryden’s play, Henry Purcell’s unfinished music from The Indian Queen deals with the conflict between the Mexican and Peruvians and principally with Queen Zempoalla. The Indian Queen is a classic story of love and war and, as with all good stories, things don’t go quite as planned for the eponymous Queen. This work is paired with Purcell’s brother Daniel’s elegant completion of the work, The Masque of Hymen.

PROGRAMME

  • Purcell

    Sound the trumpet, beat the drum Z335
    The Masque of Hymen
    The Indian Queen Z630

PERFORMERS

  • The Sixteen choir & orchestra
  • Harry Christophers conductor

Venue details

Wigmore Hall

Box Office: 020 7935 2141

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