18 November 1996 Drama, History, Music 56 mins
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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Maria Ewing as Dido
Karl Daymond as Aeneas
Sally Burgess as Sorceress
James Bowman as Mercury (voice)
Rebecca Evans as Belinda
François Testory as Mercury
United States 18 November 1996
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Dido and Aeneas (Z. 626) is an opera in a prologue and three acts written by the English Baroque composer Henry Purcell with a libretto by Nahum Tate.
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