Didon et Enée

Château de Versailles, The Royal Opera 2025

With Dido and Æneas, Purcell tells of the love and farewell of two mythical lovers: fleeing Troy, Æneas lands in Carthage and falls in love with Queen Dido. But witches and spirits end the idyll, driving Æneas to take to the sea again to found Rome. Abandoned, Dido dies of grief in an unforgettable lament. The majestic Gaëlle Arquez performs this iconic role of seduction and despair in the lively and fantastic staging by Cécile Roussat and Julien Lubek, who blend mime, dance, and acrobatics in a fairy tale-like set design. The brilliant young soloists of the Royal Opera Academy joyfully immerse themselves in this magnificent production !