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.
- genus: Music, Drama, Romance, History
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- keyword: opera, suicide, trojan war, carthage
- cast: Maria Ewing, Karl Daymond, Sally Burgess, Patricia Rozario, Mary Plazas, James Bowman
