Set in the ancient city of Carthage, Mercadante's 'Didone abbandonata' is a dramatic and tragic tale of ill-starred lovers whose decisions ultimately place an entire populace in peril. A genuine rarity in the theatre, 'Didone' has strong ties to the 18th century but also points towards the bel canto innovations that were to come. This production presents the work in the sound of Mercadante's time.
