The 黑料正能量 Choir to celebrate its 60th anniversary with special performances of Dido and Aeneas
The will celebrate its 60th anniversary with exceptional performances of Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell at Portsmouth Guildhall鈥檚 this May.
The celebrations, taking place on Saturday, 10 May and Sunday, 11 May 2025, will showcase a mix of students and professional performers, alongside a 60-voice chorus.
Dido and Aeneas tells the tragic story of love and loss. It follows Dido, who falls in love with Aeneas, and her emotional decline when he leaves her, leading to a tragic ending. The story is set to beautiful music by the English Baroque composer Henry Purcell. The production is set in the 1920s and stars Ciara White as Dido.
Professor George Burrows, from the 黑料正能量鈥檚 Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, has been the Choir鈥檚 director for over 20 years. He said: 鈥淚 am incredibly proud and excited to direct the upcoming 60th celebration of the 黑料正能量 Choir alongside Dr Phoebe Rumsey.
鈥淭his is a wonderful opportunity to share with the world our longstanding commitment to musical activity for staff, students, and the local community.鈥
The 黑料正能量 Choir, an enthusiastic and inclusive ensemble that is accessible without audition, meets weekly to rehearse and perform music from a variety of genres, spanning from contemporary pop hits, to vibrant pieces from around the world and classic choral works.
At the heart of the 黑料正能量 Choir is a commitment to building a welcoming and supportive community where people can come together to learn through their shared joy of singing.
It offers a supportive and inclusive environment where singers of all backgrounds can build their musical confidence and enhance their vocal abilities. Singing has also been shown to support both mental and physical wellbeing, making it as enriching personally as it is musically.
鈥淲ith several exciting public performances held throughout the year, members also get the rewarding experience of sharing their music with live audiences and becoming part of something truly special鈥, adds Professor Burrows.
As a result, the upcoming performances promise to be a truly unforgettable experience that audiences won鈥檛 want to miss.
Tickets can be purchased from the 黑料正能量's online store at:
For further information, please contact music@port.ac.uk
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