Dido and Aeneas
Synopsis
But I, being poor, have only my dreams. I have spread my dreams under your feet. Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams... So begins Deborah Warner’s captivating 2008 production of Purcell’s timeless opera Dido and Æneas: a careful warning that suits the tragic story only too well. Swedish mezzo-soprano Malena Ernman as a disarming Dido is at the head of a stellar cast joined by Les Arts Florissants under William Christie’s direction.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Warner
- Screenplay & Story
- Publius Vergilius Maro, Nahum Tate
- Original Score
- Henry Purcell
- Original Title
- Dido and Aeneas
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Les Arts Florissants
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Warner
Publius Vergilius Maro, Nahum Tate
Henry Purcell
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Warner
Director
Nahum Tate
Writer
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What is Dido and Aeneas about?
But I, being poor, have only my dreams. I have spread my dreams under your feet. Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams... So begins Deborah Warner’s captivating 2008 production of Purcell’s timeless opera Dido and Æneas: a careful warning that suits the tragic story only too well. Swedish mezzo-soprano Malena Ernman as a disarming Dido is at the head of a stellar cast joined by Les Arts Florissants under William Christie’s direction.
Who directed Dido and Aeneas?
Dido and Aeneas was directed by Deborah Warner.
Who stars in Dido and Aeneas?
The principal cast of Dido and Aeneas includes Malena Ernman, Christopher Maltman, Judith van Wanroij, Hilary Summers, Lina Markeby.
When was Dido and Aeneas released and how long is it?
Dido and Aeneas was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Dido and Aeneas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dido and Aeneas was composed by Henry Purcell.