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!
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Sasa Queliz
Belinda - Dancer
Shi Xuan Ru
Sorceress - Dancer
Takato Suzuki
A Sailor - Dancer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Schönhofer
- Screenplay & Story
- Nahum Tate
- Original Score
- Henry Purcell
- Original Title
- Dido & Aeneas
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Schönhofer
Nahum Tate
Henry Purcell
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Schenk
Production Design
Peter Schönhofer
Director
Sasha Waltz
Production Design
Henry Purcell
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dido & Aeneas
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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?
The principal cast of Dido & Aeneas includes Aurore Ugolin, Reuben Willcox, Deborah York, Céline Ricci, Fabrice Mantegna.
When was Dido & Aeneas released and how long is it?
Dido & Aeneas was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Dido & Aeneas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dido & Aeneas was composed by Henry Purcell.