Movie: Dido and Aeneas

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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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    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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    1996-11-18

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