Dido and Aeneas 1996 Directed by 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.
Cast
Maria Ewing
Dido
Karl Daymond
Aeneas
Sally Burgess
Sorceress
James Bowman
Mercury (voice)
Rebecca Evans
Belinda
François Testory
Mercury
