Dido and Aeneas

Nov 18, 1996

0h 56m

★ 0.0

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.

Genres

Music

Drama

Romance

History

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Cast

Dido

Maria Ewing

Aeneas

Karl Daymond

Sorceress

Sally Burgess

Patricia Rozario

Mary Plazas

Mercury (voice)

James Bowman

Belinda

Rebecca Evans

Mercury

François Testory

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