The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos
Synopsis
The exhilarating soprano Lise Davidsen makes her Live in HD debut in one of her signature roles, the mythological Greek heroine of Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece. The outstanding cast for this March 12 transmission also features mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the Composer of the opera-within-an-opera around which the plot revolves, with soprano Brenda Rae as the spirited Zerbinetta and tenor Brandon Jovanovich as Ariadne’s lover, the god Bacchus. Marek Janowski conducts. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
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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
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos about?
The exhilarating soprano Lise Davidsen makes her Live in HD debut in one of her signature roles, the mythological Greek heroine of Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece. The outstanding cast for this March 12 transmission also features mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the Composer of the opera-within-an-opera around which the plot revolves, with soprano Brenda Rae as the spirited Zerbinetta and tenor Brandon Jovanovich as Ariadne’s lover, the god Bacchus. Marek Janowski conducts. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
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 Brenda Rae, Isabel Leonard, Lise Davidsen, Brandon Jovanovich, Marek Janowski.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
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.