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What is the song that Becky sings at Lord Steyne's house?

posted 17 years ago by PoloPonies
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The one where the ladies gather round and cry? I don't have the DVD handy to check, so if anyone knows, I'd be very pleased!

[–] claudine-17 17 years ago

Hello: that bit is from an aria in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas; it's in Act 3, right near the end.

[–] PoloPonies 17 years ago

Thanks so much - greatly appreciated!