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Your presence is requested by Queen Dido…. SATURDAY AUGUST 10
@6:00PM TO 9:00PM
CENTRAL ILLINOIS BALLET BLACK BOX THEATER
5201 W. WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE SUITE 440
Peoria, Il
JOIN QUEEN DIDO IN CARTHAGE AS SHE HOSTS A FEAST FOR LORD AENEAS FROM TROY. THE NIGHT WILL BE FILLED WITH FOOD, DRINK AND MUSIC! WE WILL START THE EVENT AT A BANQUET THEN MOVE INTO THE THRONE ROOM FOR A FULL PERFORMANCE OF PURCELL’S DIDO AND AENEAS! YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED AT THIS RESPLENDENT EVENT!
DINNER/SHOW TICKET PRICE $89.50 PER PERSON*
TICKET IS ALL-INCLUSIVE FOR DINNER/SHOW
DINNER MENU
Hors d’oeuvre Dinner Buffet Reception
Pork Egg Rolls
Meatballs w/marinara
Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu
Pull Pork Sliders
Fresh Fruit Display
Fresh Vegetable Display w/dip
Caprese Skewers
Trio of Hummus w/pita
*Non-alcoholic drinks included with the price.
Synopsis
ACT I
Dido, queen of Carthage, cannot bring herself to admit her love for the Trojan prince Aeneas, a guest at her court; he is soon to resume his journey in search of a site for a new city to replace Troy. Her friend and lady-in-waiting, Belinda and her courtiers persuade Dido to confess her love and the act ends with rejoicing as Dido and Aeneas leave the festivities to be alone together.
ACT II
Disguised as courtiers, a jealous sorcerer and her followers stay behind at Dido’s court to plot Dido’s demise and the capturing of Carthage. Their plan is to "conjure up a storm" and separate the lovers. While separated, Aeneas will be visited by a spirit, disguised as Mercury, who will command Aeneas to leave Dido and go fulfill his destiny. Meanwhile, Dido and Aeneas, having spent the night together, are being entertained in a grove by Belinda and all the courtiers. A storm arises and the lovers are separated; and the witches’ spirit appears to command Aeneas to leave Carthage and Dido.
ACT III
At the shipping docks, Aeneas's men are preparing to leave. The witches gloat over their victory and sing of their delight. Back at court, Dido has been informed of her lover's planned departure and seeks Belinda's counsel. The queen confronts Aeneas, silences his excuses and dismisses him. In her despair Dido laments over losing Aeneas’ love and decides that it is better to be lost to death than to live.
Accompanied by the MIOpera Festival Chamber Orchestra
Stage Director: Tracy Marie Koch/ MIOpera
Conductor: Dr. Dennis Gotkowski/MIOpera
Choreography: Jesse Williams/Central Illinois Ballet
Sung in English with English supertitles
Running time one (1) hour and 15 minutes.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Illinois Ballet, Creation by Design, Peoria, IL 61615, United States,Peoria, Illinois
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