The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
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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 principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos includes Deborah Voigt, Natalie Dessay, Richard Margison, Nathan Gunn, Susanne Mentzer.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos was released in 2003 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos was composed by Richard Strauss.