Dido & Aeneas(2005)

Dido & Aeneas 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!

Dido & Aeneas (2005) is a music, drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Schönhofer, released on June 25, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Aurore Ugolin, Reuben Willcox, Deborah York and Céline Ricci.