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An operatic divertissement to be performed in an abridged version of Moliere's comedy Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. Both pignant and comic, Ariadne auf Naxos is an opera within an opera. The curtain opens on a Viennese salon where preparations are being made for a performance of an opera. There is consternation when the Major Domo (Chied Butler) announces that due to time pressure, a harlequin troupe will be performing comedy during the opera itself. The conflicting scenarios and contrasting characters reveal what happens when stand-up comedy meets Greek tragedy and music hall meets high art. Sung in German with English surtitles. Running time: approx. 3hrs (inclu one interval)

Cast/Performers

Karita Mattila (Prima Donna / Ariadne), Roberto Sacca (Tenor / Bacchus), Jane Archibald (Zerbinetta), Ruxandra Donose (Composer), Markus Werba (Harlequin), Wynne Evans (Scaramuccio), Paul Schweinester (Brighella), Jeremy White (Truffaldino), Sofia Fomina (Naiad), Karen Cargill (Dryad), Kiandra Howarth (Echo), Thomas Ellen (Music Master), Ed Lyon (Dancing Master), Ashley Riches (Wig Maker), Jihoon Kim (Lackey), David Butt Philip (Officer), Christoph Quest (Major Domo)

Creatives/Company

Music: Strauss
Lyrics: Hofmannsthal
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Director: Christof Loy
Design: Herbert Murauer
Lighting: Jennifer Tipton
Choreographer: Beate Vollack
Company: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Ariadne auf Naxos

Ariadne auf Naxos (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1165882498. Details of all Ariadne auf Naxos archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1870

Archive Listings

25 Jun 14
  to
13 Jul 14
Royal Opera House
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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