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Purcell - Dido & Aeneas | Warner - NVC Arts 5144288222

Purcell - Dido & Aeneas

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Label: Warner - NVC Arts

Cat No: 5144288222

Barcode: 5051442882223

Format: DVD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Opera

Release Date: 10th November 2008

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Contents

Artists

Maria Ewing (soprano)
Karl Daymond
Rebecca Evans
Sally Burgess
Patricia Rozario
James Bowman
Collegium Musicum 90

Conductor

Richard Hickox

Works

Purcell, Henry

Dido and Aeneas

Artists

Maria Ewing (soprano)
Karl Daymond
Rebecca Evans
Sally Burgess
Patricia Rozario
James Bowman
Collegium Musicum 90

Conductor

Richard Hickox

About

Purcell’s much-loved tragic masterpiece is an intense tale of heroism, passion, betrayal and ultimate tragedy, played out against a backdrop of fiery rituals, evil spells and pageantry. This film was first shown on television in 1995 to celebrate the tercentenary of Purcell’s death.  

The American soprano Maria Ewing stars as Dido, with Karl Daymond as Aeneas.  They head an excellent British cast including Rebecca Evans as Belinda, Sally Burgess as the Sorceress, Patricia Rozario as the First Enchantress and James Bowman as the Voice of Mercury. The Collegium Musicum 90 is conducted by Richard Hickox, and the film was directed by Peter Maniura.

This production of Dido & Aeneas was filmed entirely on location at Hampton Court House in 1995, where spectacular settings were created in the house and grounds by the Dutch designer Niek Kortekaas.

Director Peter Maniura said of the production, “Purcell’s masterpiece is a miracle of dramatic compression. Inspired by the paintings of the 17th Century, I have tried to recreate a rich filmic world which places a classical love story with its heroes and heroines, magic and intrigue, in a Baroque setting.

Sound: Stereo 2.0
Running Time: 85 mins

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