Dido and Aeneas

Dido and Aeneas

18/11/1996 0h 56m 0.0/10

Overview

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.

Director

Peter Maniura

Top Billed Cast

Maria Ewing

Maria Ewing

Dido

Mary Plazas

Sally Burgess

Sorceress

James Bowman

Mercury (voice)

Karl Daymond

Aeneas

Patricia Rozario

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