The critically-acclaimed Mark Morris dance production of the baroque operatic masterwork. This lavish production is faultless from stunning photography to brilliant choreography. Starweek This adaptation of the critically acclaimed and provocative dance production by Mark Morris takes a fresh and controversial approach to the baroque operatic masterwork written in 1689 by Henry Purcell. Dido, the noble Queen of Carthage, has fallen in love with the Trojan prince Aeneas. While the court celebrates the imminent union of the two monarchs, the evil Sorceress with her coven of witches plots their downfall.
Romance leads to heartbreak and tragedy.
Tafelmusik provides accompaniment to a superb cast of vocal soloists including the great American mezzo Jennifer Lane. John Doyle, Globe and Mail Broadcast Week. Unlike other dance videos it is not merely a recording of a dance performance - it is a film in its own right with amazing cinematography, camera angles, and creative visual integration of the opera and dance elements. Bach's 3rd Suite for Cello interpreted through dance. Erik Satie's life and music captured in fanciful choreography.