Dido and Aeneas by Blanca Li, music by Purcell
Festival "Le Temps d'Aimer la Danse" 2025
Cast
Blanca Li — Choreographer, stage director, scenography
Glyslein Lefever — Assistant stage director, assistant choreographer
Déborah Torres Garguilo — Assistant stage director, assistant choreographer
Nina Coulais — Assistant stage designer
Pascal Laajili — Lighting designer
Jean-Luc Passarelli — Lighting design assistant
Boris Pijetlovic — Lighting design assistant
Program notes
Renowned choreographer and stage director Blanca Li breathes new life into the ancient myth of Dido and Aeneas through this dazzling production at this year's "Le Temps d'Aimer la Danse" festival! The score spotlights the poignant music of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, performed to perfection by Les Arts Florissants under the masterful baton of William Christie, featuring spectacular singers Kate Lindsey as Dido, Renato Dolcini as Aeneas and Lead Sorceress, and Ana Vieira Leite as Belinda. Blending a dynamic array of dance styles, the Blanca Li Dance Company showcases the powerful poetry and tragedy of the doomed lovers. Step into the passionate narrative of this show and watch as its images are amplified by a water mirror, transforming the Gare du Midi stage into a vibrant reflection of our society.
Photo © Dan Aucante
