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Purcell’s King Arthur & The Fairy Queen

Sunday, Apr 19 · 2:00 PM
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Featuring: Fellowship George Frideric Handel:Il delirio amoroso (The Delirium of Love)Henry Purcell: Dances and arias fromKing ArthurandThe Fairy Queen Symphony Nova Scotia welcomes Lionel Meunier, internationally renowned Artistic Director of the award-winning Belgian vocal ensemble Vox Luminis. Praised for his detailed, spirited approach, Lionel is joined by Irish-born soprano Sinéad White, known for her “gorgeous and subtle vocal palette” (La Scena Musicale) and “luminous soprano” (Whole Note). Together, Lionel and Sinéad take us through a program of radiant highlights from Purcell’s beloved operas, including “Fairest Isle” fromKing Arthurand “If Love’s a Sweet Passion” fromThe Fairy Queen. Plus, in a first for our orchestra, we perform Handel’s dazzlingIl delirio amoroso(The Delirium of Love), showcasing virtuoso solos for violin, cello, oboe, and recorder. This concert will also take place in Lunenburg.Learn more here.