THE AENEID

Edoardo Ballerini shines as he performs a new translation of one of literature's most famous stories, the tale of Aeneas, son of Venus, hero of Troy, and legendary progenitor of the Roman people. Emily Wilson reads her introduction with an academic's sense of grandeur and dry humor. Ballerini's narration demonstrates his range; as he delivers the translator's note, he uses vocal rhythm to maintain listeners' attention to the complex details that went into the creation of this new translation. Once he moves into narrating the epic poem itself, which follows Aeneas' journey from Troy to the future location of Rome, Ballerini's performance becomes especially engaging. Listeners will be enamored with this classic work whether discovering it for the first time or enjoying it again. [Published: JANUARY 2026]