Ariadne auf Naxos (1988)
Synopsis
Jessye Norman is a regal Ariadne, the mythological Greek heroine in this opera-within-an-opera, opposite the passionate Bacchus of the great James King. Kathleen Battle delivers the coloratura fireworks of Zerbinetta, the leader of a commedia dell’arte troupe that finds itself stranded on Ariadne’s island. Tatiana Troyanos and Franz Ferdinand Nentwig star as the young Composer and the Music Master in the opera’s prologue. James Levine brings out all the color and charm of Strauss’s brilliant chamber-sized score with its equal amounts of pathos and humor. Bodo Igesz’s production features sets by esteemed designer Oliver Messel.
Release Date: 1988-01-01
Runtime: 131 minutes
Director: Brian Large
Top Cast
- Jessye Norman as Ariadne / Primadonna
- Kathleen Battle as Zerbinetta
- Tatiana Troyanos as Composer
- James King as Bacchus / Tenor
- Franz Ferdinand Nentwig as Music Master
- Stephen Dickson as Harlekin
- Anthony Laciura as Brighella
- Allan Glassman as Scaramuccio
- Artur Korn as Truffaldin
- Joseph Frank as Dancing Master
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