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Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Versailles, Versailles Palace — Opéra Royal
About the Event
Experience Purcell's enchanting baroque opera 'Dido and Aeneas' in the magnificent setting of the Versailles Palace. Purcell weaves a tale of love and loss between the iconic figures of Aeneas and Dido. Their tragic romance unfolds amidst a backdrop of magic and betrayal, leading to Dido's heart‐wrenching demise. Sonya Yoncheva delivers a spellbinding performance as the captivating Queen Dido, while the innovative production by Cécile Roussat and Julien Lubek blends mime, dance, and acrobatics in a mesmerizing display. Join the talented young soloists from the Opera Royal Academy as they bring this timeless story to life with passion and skill. Don't miss this unforgettable performance!
Program
- Henry Purcell – Dido and Aeneas
Cast / Production
Sonya Yoncheva — Didon
Sarah Charles* — Belinda
Halidou Nombre* — Énée
Attila Varga‐Tóth* — The witch and a sailor
Pauline Gaillard* et Yara Kasti — Witches
Arnaud Gluck — A spirit
Lili Aymonino — Second wife
*Members of the Royal Opera Academy
Chœur de l’Opéra Royal
Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
Stefan Plewniak Conductor
Cécile Roussat et Julien Lubek Director, costumes, choreography, set design and lighting
Versailles Palace
Marvel at the lavish grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, a huge Baroque complex comprising a former royal residence, incredible gardens, spectacular fountains, and the Museum of the History of France. The complex stretches over 787 hectares and is a major UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restoration began in 1892, and although interrupted by both World Wars, among other cataclysmic events, continues today. Visitors should devote a whole day to Versailles, with its abundance of attractions. Deservedly, the most famous room is the Hall of Mirrors - a 70 metre gallery decorated with 17 huge mirrors that reflect the opposite windows and their garden views. However, the Royal Opera of Versailles is another of the Palace's gems. Its' wooden interior (painted to look like marble) means that the opera house boasts superb acoustics, as well as the finest décor. Treat yourself to the best of classical music amidst the opulence of this world-famous palace!
Address
Versailles Palace, Place d’Armes, Versailles, France — Google Maps
