Venus and Adonis
Venus and Adonis
By John Blow
Peabody Opera Theater and Peabody Historical Performance
February 17 – 19
Composed in the late 1600s, John Blow’s adaptation of the Venus & Adonis myth is believed to be the earliest surviving English opera. Written originally as a court entertainment for King Charles, the work is a sparkling glimpse into the period that still enchants audiences today.
Conductor – Adam Pearl
Director – Mary Duncan Steidl
Runtime – 60 minutes in English