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Dido and Aeneas (2009)

2009-05-15 · 1h 0m · EN
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The Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and director-choreographer Wayne McGregor bring us an interpretation of DIDO AND AENEAS, an opera composed by Henry Purcell, with a libretto by Nahum Tate; based on Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid. We find Dido in her court with her attendants. Dido fears that her love for Aeneas will make her a weak monarch, but her attendants assure her that heroes, too, love....

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Wayne McGregorDirectorJonathan HaswellDirectorNahum TateWriter

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▶ Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (ROH)

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Sarah ConnollySarah ConnollyDidoLucas MeachemLucas MeachemAeneasLucy CroweLucy CroweBelindaSara FulgoniSara FulgoniSorceressAnita WatsonAnita WatsonSecond WomanEri NakamuraEri NakamuraFirst WitchPumeza MatshikizaPumeza MatshikizaSecond WitchIestyn DaviesIestyn DaviesSpiritJi-Min ParkJi-Min ParkSailorOrchestra of the Royal Opera HouseOrchestra of the Royal Opera House

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QueenMarriage proposal

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityQueen · Marriage ProposalDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference488846 · 16766Actor preference488845 · 504732 · 399022

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What is Dido and Aeneas about?

The Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and director-choreographer Wayne McGregor bring us an interpretation of DIDO AND AENEAS, an opera composed by Henry Purcell, with a libretto by Nahum Tate; based on Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid. We find Dido in her court with her attendants. Dido fears that her love for Aeneas will make her a weak monarch, but her attendants assure her that heroes, too, love....

How long is Dido and Aeneas?

Dido and Aeneas has a runtime of 60 minutes.