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Dido and Aeneas

(2009)

Overview

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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Original TitleDido and Aeneas

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2009-05-15

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 00m

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Production CompaniesRoyal Opera House

Genres

  • Drama
  • Music