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    Dido and Aeneas at the Bristol Proms

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    Purcell's Dido and Aeneas by candlelight, with star South African soprano Pumeza as the lead role alongside the English Concert and the Erebus Ensemble - a fitting end to another brilliant Bristol Proms.

    1. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      1. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      The audience arrive in the impressive space to hear more about the music before the performance. Photo: Andy Squire

    2. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      2. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      Bringing the Bristol Old Vic to life by candlelight, the simple staging enables the impressive theatre and the incredible music to be the main focus. Photo: Andy Squire

    3. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      3. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      Pumeza wows the audience as Dido, Queen of Carthage. Photo: Andy Squire

    4. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      4. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      The orchestra and chorus sit on stage to discuss the opera ahead of the show. Photo: Andy Squire

    5. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      5. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      The Erebus Ensemble perform on stage in this semi-staged performance. Photo: Andy Squire

    6. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      6. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    7. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      7. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    8. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      8. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    9. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      9. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      18th-century flame-powered projection technology lights up the theatre in a dazzling juxtaposition between traditional features and new innovations - it's what the Bristol Proms is all about. Photo: Andy Squire

    10. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      10. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      It's a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    11. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      11. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    12. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      12. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    13. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      13. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    14. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      14. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      The instrumentalists sit on stage with the singers in this intimate performance space . Photo: Andy Squire

    15. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      15. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    16. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      16. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

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