SKU: A0.1485893

Dido's Lament is an aria from Purcell's opera called Dido and Aeneas. Originally scored for Soprano and Orchestra, this version is arranged for B-flat Clarinet and Piano. Score and all parts included. Note the video is the version for oboe and piano, but it is essentially the same.

SKU: A0.1475637

This work for trombone and organ is part of the 2024 Suite for Trombone and Organ, which is geared toward the younger, less experienced player, with works that can be performed at church services and other occasions.  Dido's Lament, from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas is a lyrical, somber piece, giving the younger player the chance to develop phrasing and legato playing.  The emotional mood of this makes it perfect during reflective times of a service, especially during the Lenten season.  The range is one that a typical high school player (or advanced middle schooler) could play, with rhythms well within the reach of players at that level.  The solo part is well-supported by the organ part, with hopes that rehearsals can be minimal in putting this together for performance.  There are two other movements to this 2024 Suite, both available on this site as well.  Please give that young musician the chance to shine!  Also included is a treble clef part that could be played by trumpet, treble clef baritone, or tenor sax.

SKU: A0.909610

When I am Laid in Earth often referred to as Dido's Lament is a famous aria from Henry Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas.  This arrangement for two violins and piano incorporates a freshly realized accompaniment as well as some countermelody material in the second violin.  The piece can be performed in a number of ways; solo with piano, duo with piano, or unaccompanied violin duet.

Included are the piano and duet scores.

SKU: A0.969164

Dido's Lament When I Am Laid In Earth by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was originally an aria from the opera Dido and Aeneas. This version for 4 cellos is arranged by Miranda Wilson. This PDF file contains the score and 4 parts.

SKU: A0.1398425

An easy piano arrangement of Purcell's 'Dido's Lament/When I am Laid in Earth' from Dido and Aeneas. The voices have mostly been reduced, whilst still retaining the melody. About the arranger: I have been playing and teaching piano for over 20 years, and hold a degree in music from Oxford University. I'm on a mission to make piano accessible to everyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of playing.

SKU: A0.725206

The Dido & Aeneas Hornpipe is a 21st Century imagineering of Henry Purcell’s legendary work. The playful Hornpipe is scored for Symphonic String Orchestra and Piano and includes specially composed parts for Double Bass and a fully integrated Piano part as key players within the ensemble. It is a bold, exciting and wildly cinematic imagineering of the Hornpipe and a lively addition to any concert programme.

Accompaniment & Part-Dominant rehearsal tracks are available as multi-user MP3 downloads for your entire ensemble to rehearse and perform with from www.paulbarkermusic.com

Also available as the complete Dido & Aeneas Orchestral Suite.

Level: Advanced (UK Grade 7+ and USA 3+)
Duration: 2:15
Occasion: Main Concerts/Performances, Competitions, Festivals, Orchestral Clinics and Recitals
Instrumentation: String Orchestra - Piano

SKU: A0.1413462

Arrangement For Brass Quintet

Dido's Lament (When I am laid in earth) is the closing aria from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell to a libretto by Nahum Tate.

This masterfully crafted piece by Purcell describes the apocalytpic romance between the titled characters. Famous for the repeated chromatic bass, the tensions and resolution of the harmony produced by accompanying parts with the melancholic melody line flowing above, combine perfectly for a simple and emotive brass quintet arrangment to perhaps bring something different to a programme.

Approx run time 2m21s.

SKU: A0.736046

From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Double Reed Quintet (2 Oboes, 2 Cor Anglais and Bassoon). This arrangement, with it's ground bass and simple melodies is ideal for the the beginner/early intermediate ensemble.

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SKU: A0.884924

This hauntingly beautiful aria from the finale of Purcell's, Dido and Aeneas, is rightly one of the most famous in baroque opera. Thinking his love for her has faded, Dido sends Aeneas away but unable to go on with out him, takes poison and sings this lament in the arms of her maid, Belinda. (Here in F# minor, baroque pitch, suitable for sopranos).