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Ariadne auf Naxos (Ariadne on Naxos), Op. 60, is a 1912 opera by Richard Strauss with a German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The opera's unusual combination of elements of low commedia dell'arte with those of high opera seria points up one of the work's principal themes: the competition between high and low art for the public's attention.
- German
- 25 October 1912, Staatsoper Stuttgart
Prologue. Vienna, 18th century. At the home of the richest man in Vienna, preparations for a lavish evening are underway. The Music Master has just learned that the tragic opera Ariadne auf Naxos—which has been prepared for the festivities by his protégé, the Composer—will be followed by a comic performance by a burlesque troupe.
Synopsis: Ariadne auf Naxos Select a language to update the synopsis text. Composer. Richard Strauss. Librettist. Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Sung In. German. Met titles ...
Ariadne auf Naxos. 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 ...
Sep 26, 2021 · A comprehensive overview of the opera by Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal, based on the original libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Learn about the plot, the characters, the music, the themes and the historical context of this masterpiece of neoclassical pastiche and metamorphosis.
Find information, synopsis, libretto, roles, sheetmusic and videos for Ariadne auf Naxos, an opera by Richard Strauss with a German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The opera combines slapstick comedy and beautiful music, and explores the theme of high and low art.
Mar 6, 2022 · A mixed review of the revival of Strauss' opera within an opera, "Ariadne auf Naxos", at the Met Opera. The reviewer praises the production, the orchestra, and the cast, but criticizes the performance of the leading soprano in the role of Zerbinetta. The reviewer also compares the role to other performances of the aria and the opera.
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