Henry Purcell

Dido's Lament

Experience one of the most poignant moments in music history in an intimate chamber setting: "Dido’s Lament" ("When I am laid in earth") from Henry Purcell's Baroque masterpiece *Dido and Aeneas*. This world-renowned lament, anchored by its deeply moving, descending chromatic ground bass, unfolds an incomparable emotional depth and tonal elegance in this arrangement for standard string quartet (two violins, viola, and cello). The instrumental voices interweave into a melancholic masterpiece that will captivate performers and audiences alike. Published by the esteemed International Music Company (IMC), this high-quality edition includes both the complete score and clearly engraved individual parts. A timeless gem of Baroque music that makes a stunning addition to any concert program.