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.

Cast

Maria Ewing

Dido

K

Karl Daymond

Aeneas

S

Sally Burgess

Sorceress

P

Patricia Rozario

M

Mary Plazas

J

James Bowman

Mercury (voice)

R

Rebecca Evans

Belinda

François Testory

Mercury