Maria Ewing, as Dido, heads an outstanding cast of young British singers in a film adaptation of Henry Purcell’s much-loved tragic opera. With spectacular sets, this intense tale of heroism, passion, betrayal and ultimate tragedy is played out against a backdrop of fiery rituals, evil spells and pageantry.

• Maria Ewing
• Karl Daymond
• Sally Burgess
• Patricia Rozario
• Mary Plazas
• James Bowman
• Rebecca Evans
• François Testory