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Dido and Aeneas Z.626 sheet music

Dido and Aeneas Z.626 sheet music on this page is represented by individual numbers attributed to Henry Purcell: the chorus “With drooping wings” and the Belinda arias “Pursue thy conquest, Love” and “Thanks to these lonesome Vales”. These selected scores suit musicians who need a single movement rather than the whole work, and their listed parts show different scorings for chorus and solo soprano.

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What the selected scores cover

The selected items are separate numbers from Dido and Aeneas Z.626, not a complete opera score. They include a chorus number, “With drooping wings”, and two arias for the character Belinda. This makes the page most useful for rehearsal or performance of a specific excerpt, while a full synopsis, complete running order and edition history require separate verification.

Scoring at a glance

“With drooping wings” lists parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, cello and harpsichord. The Belinda arias list Belinda, cello and harpsichord. These part lists are useful for judging whether a score matches your forces, but they should be checked against the actual score before purchase or performance.

Choosing between the Belinda arias

“Pursue thy conquest, Love” is listed with no sharps or flats, 4/4 time and a 100 BPM opening tempo. “Thanks to these lonesome Vales” is listed with one flat, 3/4 time and a 180 BPM opening tempo. Those details help distinguish the two arias at a glance, though opening tempo and key information in listings can be approximate.

What the listings do not establish

The supplied records do not provide a verified edition, premiere history, full plot summary or authoritative movement numbering. They also do not prove that the listed keys, tempos or part names are definitive. Treat the titles and part lists as practical leads, then confirm details in the score itself or a reliable reference source.

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Common questions

Who composed Dido and Aeneas Z.626?

The selected scores attribute Dido and Aeneas Z.626 to Henry Purcell. The page does not supply biographical or premiere details, so those should be checked in a reliable edition or reference work.

Are these scores for the complete Dido and Aeneas?

The selected scores are individual numbers from Dido and Aeneas Z.626, not a complete opera score. Their titles identify “With drooping wings” and the Belinda arias “Pursue thy conquest, Love” and “Thanks to these lonesome Vales”.

Which Dido and Aeneas numbers are included in the selected scores?

The selected items include the chorus “With drooping wings” and two Belinda arias: “Pursue thy conquest, Love” and “Thanks to these lonesome Vales”. Each is presented as a separate score rather than as part of a complete running order.

What instruments and voices are listed for “With drooping wings”?

The score listing for “With drooping wings” names parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, cello and harpsichord. That suggests a chorus with strings and continuo, but the part list should be checked against the score.

What scoring do the Belinda arias use?

Both Belinda arias list Belinda, cello and harpsichord parts. “Pursue thy conquest, Love” opens with no sharps or flats in 4/4, while “Thanks to these lonesome Vales” opens with one flat in 3/4.

How can I choose between the two Belinda arias?

Choose “Pursue thy conquest, Love” for a 4/4 aria listed at a 100 BPM opening tempo, or “Thanks to these lonesome Vales” for a 3/4 aria listed at 180 BPM. Both are listed for Belinda with cello and harpsichord, so compare the actual vocal range and texture in the score before deciding.

What opening keys and time signatures are shown for these Dido and Aeneas numbers?

“With drooping wings” is listed with two flats and 4/4; “Pursue thy conquest, Love” with no sharps or flats and 4/4; “Thanks to these lonesome Vales” with one flat and 3/4. These are opening indications in the listings and may not describe later changes in the music.