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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.

Top Cast

  • Maria Ewing

    Maria Ewing

    Dido

  • Karl Daymond

    Karl Daymond

    Aeneas

  • Sally Burgess

    Sally Burgess

    Sorceress

  • Patricia Rozario

    Patricia Rozario

  • Mary Plazas

    Mary Plazas

  • James Bowman

    James Bowman

    Mercury (voice)

  • Rebecca Evans

    Rebecca Evans

    Belinda

  • François Testory

    François Testory

    Mercury

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.

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