DramaOverview
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
Charlotte Engelkes
Narrator
Manuel Perez Torres
Train of Aeneas - Dancer
Where to Watch
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