The Guardian
Opera Double Bill Confirms: Mythology's Favorite Pastime Is Leaving Women Behind
English Touring Opera's double bill pairs Purcell's Dido with Langer's Ariadne - two tales of women left behind, because mythology has a type.
2026-10-18
The Guardian
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