HENRY PURCELL

 

Dido & Aeneas

 

Choreographic Opera

 

Choreography by Sasha Waltz

 

Vocalconsort Berlin

Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin / Attilio Cremonesi

 

Live fom The Staatsoper Unter Den Linden, Berlin 2005

 

Sung in English

 

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.

 

“One of the theatrical experiences of the Century.” Kurt Koegler

 

Sound Format: PCM Stereo

Picture Format: 16:9

DVD Format: DVD 9, NTSC

Menu Languages: GB, D, F, SP, IT, JP

Subtitle Languages: GB, D, F, SP, IT, JP

Running Time: 98 min

 

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