Oxford University Press has just released the second edition of Ellen T. Harris's book, "Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas" on the thirtieth anniversary of the first edition. OUP says of Professor Harris and the book, "Although widely regarded as the greatest operatic achievement of seventeenth-century England, 'Dido and Aeneas' is surrounded by conflicting theories on its origin and chronology. In this thirtieth-anniversary edition of her groundbreaking book, Ellen T. Harris closely examines these theories and traces the performance history of the work, shedding light on the inherent mutability of this opera that continues to hold a fascination for all audiences.
The book can be purchased here.
