Dido & Aeneas (2005)
Synopsis
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!
Release Date: 2005-06-25
Runtime: 98 minutes
Director: Peter Schönhofer
Top Cast
- Aurore Ugolin as Dido
- Reuben Willcox as Aeneas
- Deborah York as Belinda
- Céline Ricci as Second Women
- Fabrice Mantegna as Sorceress
- Jiri Bartovanec as Second Witch - Dancer
- Clémentine Deluy as Dido (dancer)
- Michal Mualem as Dido (dancer)
- Virgis Puodziunas as Aeneas
- Juan Kruz Díaz de Garaio Esnaola as Sorceress - Dancer
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