Dido and Aeneas

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

As Dido

Karl Daymond

As Aeneas

Sally Burgess

As Sorceress

Patricia Rozario

As

Mary Plazas

As

James Bowman

As Mercury (voice)

Rebecca Evans

As Belinda

François Testory

As Mercury