Dido and Aeneas
1996 · Dir. Peter Maniura
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.
- Released
- 1996-11-18
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Language
- EN
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Maria Ewing
Dido
Karl Daymond
Aeneas
Sally Burgess
Sorceress
Patricia Rozario
Mary Plazas
James Bowman
Mercury (voice)
Rebecca Evans
Belinda
François Testory
Mercury
