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!
Aurore Ugolin
Reuben Willcox
Deborah York
Céline Ricci
Fabrice Mantegna
Jiri Bartovanec
Clémentine Deluy
Michal Mualem
Virgis Puodziunas
Juan Kruz Díaz de Garaio Esnaola
Charlotte Engelkes
Manuel Perez Torres
Sasa Queliz
Shi Xuan Ru
Takato Suzuki