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....
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne McGregor
- Screenplay & Story
- Nahum Tate
- Original Score
- Henry Purcell
- Original Title
- Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne McGregor
Nahum Tate
Henry Purcell
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Wayne McGregor
Director
Henry Purcell
Original Music Composer
Nahum Tate
Writer
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What is Purcell: Dido and Aeneas about?
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....
Who directed Purcell: Dido and Aeneas?
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas was directed by Wayne McGregor.
Who stars in Purcell: Dido and Aeneas?
The principal cast of Purcell: Dido and Aeneas includes Sarah Connolly, Lucas Meachem, Lucy Crowe, Sara Fulgoni, Anita Watson.
When was Purcell: Dido and Aeneas released and how long is it?
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Purcell: Dido and Aeneas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Purcell: Dido and Aeneas was composed by Henry Purcell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purcell: Dido and Aeneas?
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas holds official age classifications: GB: NR.