Purcell's Dioclesian

Join Cambridge Early Music's 2026 Baroque Summer School for a captivating performance of Purcell’s semi-opera Dioclesian!

✨ Conducted by Laurence Cummings and choreographed by Mary Collins and Kath Waters, this timeless opera, which premiered in 1690, narrates the intriguing tale of Diocles, a foot-soldier in the Roman army destined to become Emperor after slaying a formidable boar.

💖 A powerful exploration of the universal struggle between love and duty, it delves into themes of prophecy and the perils of ambition. Don't miss this exceptional presentation!

📍 Location: 4 Downing Place, Cambridge, CB2 3EL, United Kingdom

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