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''. [show more]
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Dido, Queen of Carthage, admits Trojan Prince Aeneas to her court when his ship is blown off-course on his way to Italy. She is hesitant to admit her love for him, but is encouraged by her maid Belinda, and soon the two are to be married. Meanwhile, the Sorceress and her witches plot against Dido, planning to trick Aeneas into leaving Carthage. Filmed entirely on location at Hampton Court House. Includes such well-loved numbers as 'Dido's Lament', 'Come Away, Fellow Sailors', 'In Our Deep Vaulted Cell', 'Haste Haste to Town' and the catchy 'Fear No Danger to Ensue'. Purcell originally wrote this piece for an all-girl school.
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