Composed in 1692 by Henry Purcell, with an anonymous libretto inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this Baroque opera was hidden for centuries until its rediscovery in the 20th century. In this presentation, the French foundation Les Arts Florissants—renowned for promoting Baroque music and culture—offers a semi-staged production where dance, text, and music come together to revive this iconic masterpiece of European music.
Under the direction of William Christie, the performance features young singers from Le Jardin des Voix, the training academy of Les Arts Florissants, alongside dancers from Compagnie Käfig. Mourad Merzouki, a leading figure of the hip-hop scene since the early 1990s, has choreographed and directed the show.
This event is part of the Bogotá International Sacred Music Festival.
How to get there?
- Private vehicle: If you are traveling from the south to the north on Autopista Norte or Carrera Septima, take a right onto Calle 169 and then head west on Avenida Boyacá. If you are coming from the north to the south, turn west onto Calle 170 until you reach the Cultural Center. If you are traveling from the south to the north on Avenida Boyacá, you can reach Calle 170 and then make a right turn. The theater will be two blocks ahead.
- TransMilenio: Take any Line B route to Portal Norte. From there, take feeder bus 2-7 San José and get off at the seventh stop.
- SITP: Take any Line B or C route to Barrio San José V Sector Stop (Calle 169b - Carrera 67). There, you'll find the theater.
