Dido and Aeneas (1996)
Dido and Aeneas
Maria Ewing, as Dido, heads an outstanding cast of young British singers in a film adaptation of Henry Purcell’s much-loved tragic opera. With spectacular sets, this intense tale of heroism, passion, betrayal and ultimate tragedy is played out against a backdrop of fiery rituals, evil spells and pageantry.
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Maria Ewing
as Dido
as Dido
Karl Daymond
as Aeneas
as Aeneas
Sally Burgess
as Sorceress
as Sorceress
Patricia Rozario
as
as
Mary Plazas
as
as
James Bowman
as Mercury (voice)
as Mercury (voice)
Rebecca Evans
as Belinda
as Belinda
François Testory
as Mercury
as Mercury
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Peter Maniura
Director
Director
Richard Hickox
Conductor
Conductor
