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.

• Peter ManiuraDirector

• Maria EwingDido
• Karl DaymondAeneas
• Sally BurgessSorceress
• Patricia RozarioCast
• Mary PlazasCast
• James BowmanMercury (voice)
• Rebecca EvansBelinda
• François TestoryMercury