Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.884924 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. Baroque,Opera. 5 pages. Jonathan Prentice #6591399. Published by Jonathan Prentice (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).

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1475637 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Phil Lehenbauer. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Lent,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Phil Lehenbauer #1053193. Published by Phil Lehenbauer (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.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,English Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736156 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Baroque,Opera. 10 pages. Andrew Middleton #6411585. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.736156). From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Double Reed Quartet (2 Oboes, English Horn & Bassoon). This arrangement, with it's ground bass and simple melodies is ideal for the the beginner/early intermediate ensemble.For more updates on new arrangements follow my Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/a.middletonmusic/Or subscribe to my Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClIYqddA2wMpdaxSq3BKEw?view_as=subscriber

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.725163 By Paul Barker Music. By Henry Purcell. Arranged by Paul Barker. 20th Century,Baroque,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. Score and parts. 101 pages. Paul Barker Music #4356777. Published by Paul Barker Music (A0.725163). The Dido & Aeneas Orchestral Suite’ is a 21st Century Imagineering of Henry Purcell’s legendary work, told through a special selection of instrumental dances and never seen before new orchestrations of key vocal sections. This fifteen minute programmatic experience for Symphonic String Orchestra and Piano is in five key movements 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 emotional Imagineering of the Dido & Aeneas tragedy. ​Duration: 15:00 Level: Advanced (UK Grade 7+ & USA 3+) Occasion: Concert - Festivals - Competitions - Orchestral Clinics - Concert Finale Orchestration: String Orchestra & Piano

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736158 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Baroque,Opera. 9 pages. Andrew Middleton #6412597. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.736158). From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Clarinets in B flat and Bass Clarinet in B flat). This arrangement, with it's ground bass and simple melodies is ideal for the the beginner/early intermediate ensemble. For more updates on new arrangements follow my Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/a.middletonmusic/   Or subscribe to my Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClIYqddA2wMpdaxSq3BKEw?view_as=subscriber  

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736045 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Baroque. 11 pages. Andrew Middleton #6115687. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.736045). From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Flute Quintet. This arrangement, with it's ground bass and simple melodies is ideal for the the beginner/early intermediate ensemble.For more updates on new arrangements follow my Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/a.middletonmusic/ Or subscribe to my Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClIYqddA2wMpdaxSq3BKEw?view_as=subscriber

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.820071 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Marco De Boni. Baroque,Concert,Contemporary,Opera,Standards. Score and parts. 5 pages. MDB Editions #6609075. Published by MDB Editions (A0.820071). An arrangement for string orchestra of Purcell's classic, Dido's Lament (When I am Laid) from his opera Dido and Aeneas.

Small Ensemble Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.489226 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Joe Willams. Baroque,Classical,Opera. Score and parts. 17 pages. Joe Williams #105737. Published by Joe Williams (A0.489226). This desperately sad aria was written by Purcell for his opera, Dido and Aeneas. Dido is overcome with grief and sings this final aria before she dies. I have arranged this beautiful piece to be played by a violin ensemble. It has five violin parts, and the PDF includes a full score and all the parts.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736160 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Baroque,Opera. 9 pages. Andrew Middleton #6412605. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.736160). From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Bassoon Quartet. This arrangement, with it's ground bass and simple melodies is ideal for the the beginner/early intermediate ensemble.For more updates on new arrangements follow my Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/a.middletonmusic/Or subscribe to my Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClIYqddA2wMpdaxSq3BKEw?view_as=subscriber

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736778 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Paul Wood. Baroque. Score and parts. 8 pages. MyMusicScores.com #6062253. Published by MyMusicScores.com (A0.736778). Dido's aria, When I am laid in earth is from Act 3 of the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell composed around 1688.The words are When I am laid, am laid in earth, May my wrongs createNo trouble, no trouble in thy breast;Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.Remember me, but ah! forget my fate.Here is an arrangement for solo cello and string orchestraThe PDF contains the score and all parts.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1413462 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by CBQarrangements. Baroque,Opera. 8 pages. CBQarrangements #995229. Published by CBQarrangements (A0.1413462). Arrangement For Brass QuintetDido'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.

Small Ensemble Alto Recorder,Organ,Piano,Soprano Recorder - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999536 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Thomas Pickering. Baroque. Score and parts. 5 pages. Thomas Pickering #6235397. Published by Thomas Pickering (A0.999536). Dido's Lament from Dido and Aeneas by Purcell has been arranged for solo recorder with an organ (or piano) accompaniment. This was originally written for solo voice with a string accompaniment, but I have reduced it down to an organ/piano part and solo recorder. This is my favourite point in the opera; this song is hauntingly beautiful and fits the recorder well. I have left the lyrics in the score so the performer can read the original text when rehearsing.

B-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1485893 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Jim Paterson. Baroque,Classical,Opera. Score and part. 6 pages. Music Files Ltd #1062943. Published by Music Files Ltd (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.