“Lyricism and restraint: key words for a great Dido in the making.” (Loïc Chahine, Diapason)

Helen joins Les Arts Florissants to sing Dido in Purcell Dido and Aeneas at the Festival de Saintes. This concert performance will be semi-staged, directed by Sophie Daneman.

Helen Charlston, Dido

Renato Dolcini, Aeneas / Sorceress

Ana Vieira Leite, Belinda

Maud Gnidzaz, First Witch

Virginie Thomas, Second Witch, Second Woman

Jacob Lawrence, Sailor

Michael Loughlin Smith, Spirit

William Christie, Musical Director

Tickets available from the festival.