Purcell: Dido and Aeneas(2009)
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas Synopsis
The Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and director-choreographer Wayne McGregor bring us an interpretation of DIDO AND AENEAS, an opera composed by Henry Purcell, with a libretto by Nahum Tate; based on Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid. We find Dido in her court with her attendants. Dido fears that her love for Aeneas will make her a weak monarch, but her attendants assure her that heroes, too, love....
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (2009) is a drama and music film directed by Wayne McGregor, released on May 15, 2009 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Sarah Connolly, Lucas Meachem, Lucy Crowe and Sara Fulgoni. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Wayne McGregor
- Writers:
- Nahum Tate
- Composer:
- Henry Purcell
- Production:
- Royal Opera House
- Status:
- Released
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Purcell: Dido and Aeneas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sarah Connolly
as Dido
- Lucas Meachem
Lucas Meachem
as Aeneas
Lucy Crowe
as Belinda
- Sara Fulgoni
Sara Fulgoni
as Sorceress
- Anita Watson
Anita Watson
as Second Woman
- Eri Nakamura
Eri Nakamura
as First Witch
- Pumeza Matshikiza
Pumeza Matshikiza
as Second Witch
Iestyn Davies
as Spirit
- Park Ji-min
Park Ji-min
as Sailor
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Key crew
Directed by Wayne McGregor, written by Nahum Tate.
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The main cast of Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (2009) includes Sarah Connolly, Lucas Meachem, Lucy Crowe, Sara Fulgoni and Anita Watson. The film was directed by Wayne McGregor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Purcell: Dido and Aeneas was released on May 15, 2009 and runs for 1h.
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