Ariadne auf Naxos

Strauss's backstage comedy-drama begins as a frantic rehearsal when a wealthy patron orders an opera and a comic play performed at the same time. The result is a joyous, touching collision of tragedy and comedy. Johannes Debus conducts Paul Curran's production.

Richard Strauss Johannes Debus, conductor Paul Curran, director Cast: Rachel Willis-Sørensen (Prima Donna / Ariadne) Russell Braun (The Music Master) Ema Nikolovska (The Composer) Clay Hilley (Tenor / Bacchus) Julie Roset (Zerbinetta) Roger Honeywell (An Officer) Ben Wallace (Harlekin) Angelo Moretti (Scaramuccio) Lucas van Lierop (The Dancing Master) Duncan Stenhouse (Truffaldino) Nick Murphy (Wigmaker) Nikan Kanate (Naiad) Ariana Maubach (Dryad) Sarah Caulfield (Echo) Sung in German with English and French SURTITLES™. Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including one intermission.