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    Purcell The Indian Queen

    Presented by Handel and Haydn Society at NEC's Jordan Hall

    January 25-January 27, 2013

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    Purcell The Indian Queen

    Henry Purcell’s last major work, The Indian Queen, receives special treatment in this compelling interpretation by Harry Christophers and the Period Instrument Orchestra and Chorus. Last performed by H&H in 1995, this semi-opera surrounds Queen Zempoalla of Mexico and focuses on her resistance against Montezuma’s invading Peruvian army. Adapted from John Dryden and Sir Robert Howard’s 1664 play, Henry’s brother...

    Henry Purcell’s last major work, The Indian Queen, receives special treatment in this compelling interpretation by Harry Christophers and the Period Instrument Orchestra and Chorus. Last performed by H&H in 1995, this semi-opera surrounds Queen Zempoalla of Mexico and focuses on her resistance against Montezuma’s invading Peruvian army. Adapted from John Dryden and Sir Robert Howard’s 1664 play, Henry’s brother Daniel completed the opera after his death.


    NEC's Jordan Hall

    30 Gainsborough Street
    Boston, MA 02115

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    Admission Info:

    $20-$84


    General Day and Time Info:

    Friday, January 25 at 8:00 pm - NEC's Jordan Hall
    Sunday, January 27 at 3:00 pm - Sanders Theatre


    Phone: 617-266-3605


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