CGA Dido's Lament - Purcell/Wagner - Choral Octavo - SSA Accompanied

• Genre: CLASSICAL
• Grade/Level: MEDIUM
• Model # CGE608

Composer: Henry Purcell
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SSA Accompanied

Douglas E. Wagner's arrangement of Dido's Lament (When I Am Laid in Earth) from Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas is a deeply moving choral work. With carefully shaped vocal lines that capture the sorrow of Dido's farewell, this arrangement provides a meaningful experience for any treble choir. The sensitive accompaniment enhances the emotional resonance of the piece, while the added cello line brings warmth and tenderness, heightening the poignancy of this tragic aria. Perfect for concert or festival performances, this setting gives choirs the opportunity to explore the emotional range of one of opera's most iconic moments.