Dido and Aeneas (2010)
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.
Director: Deborah Warner
Genre: Music
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: January 10, 2010
Cast
Screenplay
- Nahum Tate
- Publius Vergilius Maro (Story)
Music: Henry Purcell
Production: Les Arts Florissants
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Deborah Warner
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Dido and Aeneas stars Malena Ernman, Christopher Maltman, Judith van Wanroij, Hilary Summers, Lina Markeby.
- How long is Dido and Aeneas?
- Dido and Aeneas has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Dido and Aeneas?
- Dido and Aeneas is a Music film.