Dido & Aeneas (2005)
Henry Purcell's opera Dido & Aeneas, completed in 1689, was the subject of a memorable and breathtaking performance at the Staatsoper Berlin in 2005. In Dido & Aeneas Sasha Waltz opens up new horizons in music theatre, creating a fusion of dance, singing and music the choreographic opera. The (extended, revised) libretto, the (reconstructed) music, vocal parts, dance, the stage set featuring a rousing underwater ballet combine to form a sublime total choreography and parallel action involving dancers, singers and musicians. In this choreographic opera, Sasha Waltz demonstrates not only her familiarity with Emile Jaques-Dalcroze and Pina Bausch, but also the confidence she has in her own style. Sensational!
Cast
- Aurore Ugolin - Dido
- Reuben Willcox - Aeneas
- Deborah York - Belinda
- Céline Ricci - Second Women
- Fabrice Mantegna - Sorceress
- Jiri Bartovanec - Second Witch - Dancer
- Clémentine Deluy - Dido (dancer)
- Michal Mualem - Dido (dancer)
- Virgis Puodziunas - Aeneas
- Juan Kruz Díaz de Garaio Esnaola - Sorceress - Dancer
Screenplay
- Nahum Tate (Original Story)
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, aquarium
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dido & Aeneas about?
- Henry Purcell's opera Dido & Aeneas, completed in 1689, was the subject of a memorable and breathtaking performance at the Staatsoper Berlin in 2005. In Dido & Aeneas Sasha Waltz opens up new horizons in music theatre, creating a fusion of dance, singing and music the choreographic opera. The (extended, revised) libretto, the (reconstructed) music, vocal parts, dance, the stage set featuring a rousing underwater ballet combine to form a sublime total choreography and parallel action involving dancers, singers and musicians. In this choreographic opera, Sasha Waltz demonstrates not only her familiarity with Emile Jaques-Dalcroze and Pina Bausch, but also the confidence she has in her own style. Sensational!
- Who directed Dido & Aeneas?
- Dido & Aeneas was directed by Peter Schönhofer.
- Who stars in Dido & Aeneas?
- Dido & Aeneas stars Aurore Ugolin, Reuben Willcox, Deborah York, Céline Ricci, Fabrice Mantegna, Jiri Bartovanec.
- How long is Dido & Aeneas?
- Dido & Aeneas has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Dido & Aeneas?
- Dido & Aeneas is a Music, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Dido & Aeneas produced?
- Dido & Aeneas was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Dido & Aeneas?
- The themes of Dido & Aeneas include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.