Semi-opera "King Arthur" H. Purcell

Purcell's semi-opera "King Arthur" is a work that is rarely performed in its original form, so much so that a website explains that "the script of the play is now lost. However, the score includes a dedicatory address followed by a script written by Dryden, which does exist. However, in recent years, the piece has been performed with only music, a newly written script, or with a butoh dance style different from that of the time. Where did the butoh score that was supposed to be with it go? We have been preparing for the performance of this piece, recalling what it was like when it was first performed in London in 1691. We hope you will enjoy our "King Arthur," old and new, with the gem left by the genius Purcell, re-twisted by Dryden, and embellished with their dances.

Performers
Soprano, Harp: Junko Kubota
Alto: Aiko Sone
Tenor: Akira Machimura
Bass: Daisuke Abe
Narrator: Hiroshi Asayama
Baroque violin: Akiko Hiramatsu
Viola da gamba: Kaori Hashizume, Eriko Ozawa, Mizura Yoneyama
Recorder, Dance: Yurie Enomoto
Dance: Harumi Makino, Makiko Takeda, Noriko Shirai, Chiaki Machida, Masayo Kawaguchi
Choreography, Direction: Nobuko Yuasa

Organizers
Renatus, Society for the Study of Ancient Music
Cooperation
Shakespearean Yurakuza, Classical Dance Study Group, Violissimo, Music Group incontro