Dido, founder and queen of Carthage, falls in love with the Trojan hero Aeneas and they conduct a passionate affair. Tricked into leaving Dido by an evil Sorceress, Aeneas prepares his fleet in secret for departure. Dido cannot live without Aeneas and sings her great lament (‘When I am laid in earth’) and her passing is mourned by a chorus of cupids.
It is highly unusual for a baroque opera to end tragically and, 300 years after its premiere, Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas still has the power to move, with its message about love and loss. Purcell’s exquisite music offers contrasting moods, ranging from Dido’s heartbreaking lament, via the darker tones of the witches, to the lively songs and dances of the sailors. The Liceu’s striking opera and dance production is directed by Blanca Li, who uses choreography to echo the main characters’ struggles to keep their passions in check. William Christie, pioneer of period instruments and renowned specialist in baroque repertoire, conducts his ensemble Les Arts Florissants promising a sensitive and unconventional production from Barcelona.
Full performance streamed on OperaVision from 14 July 2023 at 19:00 CET to 14 January 2024:
CAST
Dido
Kate Lindsey
Aeneas
Renato Dolcini
Sorceress
Renato Dolcini
Belinda
Ana Vieira Leite
First Witch
Maud Gnidzaz
Second Witch, Second Woman
Virginie Thomas
Sailor
Jacob Lawrence
Spirit
Michael Loughlin Smith
Dancers
Blanca Li Company
Chorus
Padraic Rowan
Christophe Gautier
Bastien Rimondi
Daniel Brant
Orchestra
Les Arts Florissants
Music
Henry Purcell
Text
Nahum Tate
based on Book VI of Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’
Conductor
William Christie
Director and Choreographer
Blanca Li
Sets
Evi Keller
Dramaturgy
Pierre Attrait
Costumes
Laurent Mercier
Costume-sculptures of the soloists
Evi Keller
Lighting
Pascal Laajili
OperaVision is a freeview opera streaming platform, supported by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme. Watch live streams as the performances themselves unfold in the opera house. Enjoy a variety of shows - including opera, operetta, musical theatre, dance, ballet and concerts. Opera connaisseur or curious newcomer, there is something for everyone on OperaVision.
WEBSITE:
FACEBOOK:
TWITTER:
INSTAGRAM:
TIKTOK: @operavision
11 views
16
1
1 month ago 01:01:02 5
2009 Royal Opera House Purcell Dido and Aeneas - Royal Opera House
1 month ago 00:24:54 1
По следам Морияма Дайдо с Ямасаки Коджи.mp4
1 month ago 00:00:37 1
Dido - Hunter ukulele playalong #short #shorts
1 month ago 00:27:18 95
БОЛЬШЕ КОНТЕНТА У НАС В ТЕЛЕГРАМ [порно, секс, трахает, русское, инцест, сестра, домашнее]
1 month ago 00:59:13 6
Da Tweekaz - Defqon.1 2024
1 month ago 00:03:41 21
Dido - White Flag (музыка music клипы )
1 month ago 00:12:45 16
ЭТО НАБОР ЛУЧШИХ БАДОВ!
1 month ago 00:03:25 1
Faithless - One Step Too Far (Official Video) ft. Dido