Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

Warrior kings and fair maidens, scheming sorcerers, seductive sirens, nymphs and shepherds—it’s the immortal tale of King Arthur, king of the Britons: his love for the fair blind Emmeline, and his battle for her and Britain against Oswald, ruler of the heathen Saxons. Our special guest R.H. Thomson narrates Dryden’s colourful tale as the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Choir, and soloists bring Purcell’s evocative music to life. A musical fairy story, a tale full of magic, humour, and spectacle.

Henry Purcell King Arthur (April 23-25, TSP)
Libretto by John Dryden
Ellen McAteer, soprano
James Reese, tenor
Keith Lam, baritone
Nicholas Higgs, baritone
Directed by Ivars Taurins