The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos (2003)
Elijah Moshinsky’s witty production deftly walks the line between the lighthearted humor and the profound philosophical underpinnings of Strauss and Hofmannsthal’s opera, masterfully conducted here by Met Music Director James Levine. Deborah Voigt stars as Ariadne, the mythical heroine abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover, and Richard Margison is Bacchus, the young god who eventually takes her away to a new life. The spectacular Natalie Dessay as Zerbinetta leads the troupe of comedians who unsuccessfully try to cheer Ariadne up. Susanne Mentzer is delightful as the young Composer of the opera-within-the-opera, and Wolfgang Brendel sings the Music Master.
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Genre: Music
Release Date: April 3, 2003
Cast
- Deborah Voigt - The Prima Donna / Ariadne
- Natalie Dessay - Zerbinetta
- Richard Margison - The Tenor / Bacchus
- Nathan Gunn - Harlequin
- Susanne Mentzer - The Composer
Screenplay
Music: Richard Strauss
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos about?
- Elijah Moshinsky’s witty production deftly walks the line between the lighthearted humor and the profound philosophical underpinnings of Strauss and Hofmannsthal’s opera, masterfully conducted here by Met Music Director James Levine. Deborah Voigt stars as Ariadne, the mythical heroine abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover, and Richard Margison is Bacchus, the young god who eventually takes her away to a new life. The spectacular Natalie Dessay as Zerbinetta leads the troupe of comedians who unsuccessfully try to cheer Ariadne up. Susanne Mentzer is delightful as the young Composer of the opera-within-the-opera, and Wolfgang Brendel sings the Music Master.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos stars Deborah Voigt, Natalie Dessay, Richard Margison, Nathan Gunn, Susanne Mentzer.
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos is a Music film.