Ariadne auf Naxos (1988)

Ariadne auf Naxos (1988)

1988-01-01 United States of America 131 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Jessye Norman is Ariadne / Primadonna
Ariadne / Primadonna
Kathleen Battle is Zerbinetta
Zerbinetta
Tatiana Troyanos is Composer
Composer
James King is Bacchus / Tenor
Bacchus / Tenor
Franz Ferdinand Nentwig is Music Master
Music Master
Stephen Dickson is Harlekin
Harlekin
Anthony Laciura is Brighella
Brighella
Allan Glassman is Scaramuccio
Scaramuccio
Artur Korn is Truffaldin
Truffaldin
Joseph Frank is Dancing Master
Dancing Master
Barbara Bonney is Najade
Najade
Gweneth Bean is Dryade
Dryade

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