La Didone
“La Didone (2011) Les Arts Florissants. Cavalli / Italian”
Synopsis
Live performance by Les Arts Florissants at the Théâtre de Caen, recorded on 18 Octorber 2011. "One of the earliest operas deserving of the name, Didone is our first surviving musical version of the famous episode in Virgil's Aeneid where the Trojan Hero loves and then cruelly leaves the noble Dido." — from the DVD back cover
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anna Bonitatibus
Didone
Krešimir Špicer
Enea
Xavier Sabata
Iarba
Maria Streijffert
Ecuba
Katherine Watson
Cassandra, Damigella I, Dama III
Tehila Nini Goldstein
Creusa, Giunone, Damigella II, Dama II
Mariana Rewerski
Anna, Fortuna, Dama
Claire Debono
Venere, Iride, Damigella III
Terry Wey
Ascanio, Amore, Cacciatore
Victor Torres
Anchise, Un vecchio
Valerio Contaldo
Corebo, Eolo, Cacciatore
Mathias Vidal
Ilioneo, Mercurio
Joseph Cornwell
Acate, Sicheo, Pirro
Francisco Javier Borda
Sinone, Giove, Nettuno, Cacciatore
Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clément Hervieu-Léger, Olivier Simonnet
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanni Francesco Busenello
- Original Score
- Francesco Cavalli
- Original Title
- La Didone
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Théâtre de Caen, Opus Arte, Les Arts Florissants
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clément Hervieu-Léger, Olivier Simonnet
Giovanni Francesco Busenello
Francesco Cavalli
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanni Francesco Busenello
Writer
Clément Hervieu-Léger
Director
Olivier Simonnet
Director
Francesco Cavalli
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Didone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Didone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Didone about?
Live performance by Les Arts Florissants at the Théâtre de Caen, recorded on 18 Octorber 2011. "One of the earliest operas deserving of the name, Didone is our first surviving musical version of the famous episode in Virgil's Aeneid where the Trojan Hero loves and then cruelly leaves the noble Dido." — from the DVD back cover
Who directed La Didone?
La Didone was directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger, Olivier Simonnet.
Who stars in La Didone?
The principal cast of La Didone includes Anna Bonitatibus, Krešimir Špicer, Xavier Sabata, Maria Streijffert, Katherine Watson.
When was La Didone released and how long is it?
La Didone was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for La Didone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Didone was composed by Francesco Cavalli.