"Dido and Aeneas"

"Dido and Aeneas" is a tragic opera by English composer Henry Purcell, first performed in the late 17th century. It tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who, after fleeing the destruction of Troy, lands in Carthage and meets Dido, its queen. They fall in love, but Aeneas is destined to found Rome and must leave Dido, leading to her heartache and demise. The opera explores themes of love, fate, and betrayal, and is notable for its rich music and emotional depth, reflecting the human experience of passion and loss.