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Dido and Aeneas

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Dido and Aeneas — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • November 18, 1996
  • Runtime
  • 56 min
  • Genres
  • Music, Drama, Romance, History
  • Director
  • Peter Maniura

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Dido and Aeneas — Cast

Maria Ewing photo Maria Ewing Dido Karl Daymond Aeneas Sally Burgess Sorceress Patricia Rozario Mary Plazas James Bowman Mercury (voice) Rebecca Evans Belinda François Testory photo François Testory Mercury

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