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.
Maria Ewing | Dido |
Karl Daymond | Aeneas |
Sally Burgess | Sorceress |
Patricia Rozario | |
Mary Plazas | |
James Bowman | Mercury (voice) |
Rebecca Evans | Belinda |
François Testory | Mercury |