Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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When I Am Laid In Earth (Dido's Lament): Performed by Libera

Purcell’s tragic and haunting aria from Dido and Aeneas in a special Libera arrangement, featuring some of our wonderful string players.


Lyrics:

When I am laid, am laid in earth
May my wrongs create no trouble in thy breast

Remember me, but ah forget my fate.

Music: Henry Purcell
Arranged: Sam Coates
Lyrics: Nahum Tate

Strings: Project Instrumental

Video produced by Scott Jaeger
Filmed at the recently renovated Crystal Palace Subway

This song features on our album "Dream"
libera.org.uk/music/dream

With thanks to the Crystal Palace Park Trust