Dido and Aeneas (2009)
Drama
Music
The Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and director-choreographer Wayne McGregor bring us an interpretation of DIDO AND AENEAS, an opera composed by Henry Purcell, with a libretto by Nahum Tate; based on Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid. We find Dido in her court with her attendants. Dido fears that her love for Aeneas will make her a weak monarch, but her attendants assure her that heroes, too, love....
Cast
Dido
Aeneas
Belinda
Sorceress
Second Woman
First Witch
Second Witch
Spirit
Sailor
Crew
Director
Choreographer
Original Music Composer
Writer
Music Director
Director