Instrumental Duet Bassoon,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736057 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Baroque,Opera. Score and parts. 6 pages. Andrew Middleton #6129205. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.736057). From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Bassoon Duet. 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.

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 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.

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 Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736159 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Baroque,Opera. 9 pages. Andrew Middleton #6412599. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.736159). From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB). 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: A0.766985 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Bob Delfausse. Baroque,Concert. Score and parts. 12 pages. Robert Delfausse #5324203. Published by Robert Delfausse (A0.766985). Dido's Lament, from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas, is far more expressive and dramatic than one would expect, given its use throughout of a ground bass (a repeated 5-bar bass line).  One key to this is that the phrases begin and end at various points in the five measures.  I've included all of Purcell's expressive techniques (particularly the suspensions) in this five-part string texture.  There is a supportive piano part throughout.  Level: intermediate or above.  Duration: 2:35 .

Instrumental Duet Bassoon,Instrumental Duet,Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.984625 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Richard Ramey. Baroque,Concert,Opera. Score and parts. 22 pages. Richard C Ramey #4988469. Published by Richard C Ramey (A0.984625). Dido's Lament (When I am laid in earth) is the final aria of Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas. A faithful transcription of an aria that is unquestionably among the most beautiful and saddest arias in the operatic literature. This transcription is sold in 2 versions: the original key of g minor and d minor.  Makes a great addition to any bassoon recital.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1200978 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by S Carlile. Baroque,Classical,Historic,Opera,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. SCMusic #799628. Published by SCMusic (A0.1200978). A choral arrangement for SSA choir or female voice choir with piano accompaniment of Dido's Lament ('When I am laid in earth') from Henry Purcell's baroque music opera Dido and Aeneas.

Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1106095 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Chris Gorman. Historic,Patriotic,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Brass Band. 31 pages. Chris Gorman #709213. Published by Chris Gorman (A0.1106095). Dido's Lament is the aria When I am laid in earth from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell . It is included in many classical music textbooks. It is played annually in London by the massed bands of the Guards Division at the Cenotaph remembrance parade in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, the Sunday nearest to November 11 (Armistice Day). This arrangement is a must for all Brass Bands that wish to fulfil their programme of music on such solemn occasions.

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 Quintet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736044 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Baroque. 11 pages. Andrew Middleton #6115529. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.736044). From Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament arranged for Woodwind 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

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.827870 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Miguel Astor. A Cappella,Baroque,Concert. Octavo. 7 pages. Miguel Astor #6130067. Published by Miguel Astor (A0.827870). A Choral version of celebrated Dido's Lament from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) for soprano soloist and Chorus SATB a capella. .