Dido & Aeneas

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!

Country:

Germany

Genre:

Music,

Drama,

TV Movie

Duration:

98 minutes

Year:

2005

Director:

Peter Schönhofer

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Company:

ARTE

Cast:

Dido

Aeneas

Belinda

Second Women

Sorceress

Crew:

Choreographer

Director

Original Story

Production Design

Production Design