Other author/creator | Sweete, Barbara Willis. |
Other author/creator | Iron, Daniel. |
Other author/creator | Morris, Mark, 1956- |
Other author/creator | Resto, Guillermo. |
Other author/creator | Davidson, Ruth. |
Other author/creator | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Dido and Aeneas. |
Other author/creator | Mark Morris Dance Group. |
Other author/creator | Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. |
Other author/creator | Tafelmusik Chamber Choir. |
Other author/creator | Rhombus Media (Firm) |
Other author/creator | Image Entertainment (Firm) |
Variant title |
Dido and Aeneas |
Abstract |
A danced performance of the Baroque opera Dido and Aeneas. Dido, the noble queen of Carthage, has fallen in love with the Trojan Prince Aeneas. While the court celebrates the imminent union of the two monarchs, the evil sorceress with her coven of witches plots their downfall. Romance leads to hearbreak and tragedy. |
General note | Produced in 1995 by Rhombus Media in association with Channel 4 Television UK [and others] |
Credits | Director of photography, Milan Podsedly ; editor, Petra Valier ; music performed by Tafelmusik Orchestra and Chamber Choir, music director, Jeanne Lamon, choir director, Ivars Taurins. |
Cast |
Mark Morris Dance Group: Mark Morris, Guillermo Resto, Ruth Davidson, Rachel Murray, Tina Fehlandt, William Wagner, Kraig Patterson. |
Technical details | DVD. |
Language | Sung and subtitled in English. |
Contains title |
Dido and Aeneas (Choreographic work : Morris) |
Publisher number | ID8741CLDVD Image Entertainment |