Celebrate the rich history of opera at The Banff Centre with three masterworks from the opera world: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and Benjamin Britten’s Phaedra and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Presented on the stage of the Eric Harvie Theatre in new productions conceived by Kelly Robinson, the performances feature scenic and lighting designs by Scott Reid and Harry Frehner.

Phaedra
Dido and Aeneas

By Benjamin Britten
By Henry Purcell
Thursday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, at 2 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
$26 · $21 · $16 · ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free

Phaedra, a powerful and moving cantata, will open the evening, then some of North America’s future opera stars retell the tragic story of Dido, queen of Carthage, and her fateful love for the Trojan prince Aeneas. The singers will be accompanied by participants from the Summer Chamber Music program.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

By Benjamin Britten
Based on the play by William Shakespeare
Wednesday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday August 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
$26 · $21 · $16 · ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free

Enter a midsummer’s fantasy as Benjamin Britten’s famous score enlivens Shakespeare’s well loved story of magic, romance, and deception. Performed with the Banff Festival Orchestra conducted by David Agler.