Thursday, September 28
Croatian Naional Theatre in Varaždin, Main Stage, 8.00 p.m.

Soloists of Croatian Opera Academy, Festival Ensemble and Via Choir

Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas
Youngin Lee, soprano – Dido, Queen of Carthage
Jurica Jurasić Kapun, bariton – Aeneas, a Trojan prince
Hana Ilčić, soprano – Belinda, a Lady in Waiting
Gabriela Hrženjak, soprano – Second Woman
Helena Lucić Šego, mezzosoprano – Sorceress
Darija Gazdek, mezzosoprano – First Witch
Lucija Spevec, soprano – Second Witch
Lucija Spevec, soprano – Spirit
Mislav Lucić, tenor – First Sailor
Zbor Via – Courtiers, Witches and Sailors – chorus
Darijan Ivezić, conductor
Taro Morikava, director

Festival premiere of the opera in coproduction with Croatian Opera Academy, Varaždin Baroque Evenings and Croatian National Theatre

The Croatian Opera Academy is one of the important destinations for young opera artists from all around the world. Based in Varaždin, it provides a stimulating and inspiring environment to new generations of singers, helping them develop all the necessary skills for their growth into complete opera artists. The educational program of the Croatian Opera Academy offers training in all aspects of opera performance, from voice and acting to career mentoring. The teaching staff consists of experienced opera professionals, providing personalized mentoring and guidance to help each student realize their full potential. The Croatian Opera Academy believes that opera is a living and vital art form that deserves to be accessible and appreciated by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Therefore, they strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where artists from different cultures and backgrounds can come together to learn, perform, and share their passion for opera.