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Dido and Aeneas

Dido and Aeneas

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

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Release Date

18 November 1996

Country

United Kingdom

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

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