Ariadne auf Naxos

Name: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS • Teatro La Fenice Venice | June 30, 2024
Start: 2024-06-30T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-06-30T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Teatro La Fenice, Venezia

Opera ARIADNE AUF NAXOS by Richard Strauss
Teatro la Fenice 2024-06-21 ... 2024-06-30

In this captivating opera by Richard Strauss, two groups of artists merge in an extraordinary performance. Sara Jakubiak embodies the tragic Ariadne, who is plagued by her lost love for Theseus. John Matthew Myers brings the god of vines and ecstasy to the stage as Bacchus.

Olga Pudova plays the role of Zerbinetta, who, as the leading comedian, stimulates the laughing muscles of the audience with her sparkling charm and her virtuoso singing skills. Markus Werba takes on the role of the music teacher who upholds the art and gets into conflict with the other artists. Paolo Antognetti embodies the steward who organizes the performance and pulls the strings. Anna Lucia Richter portrays the composer who creates his music with passion and dedication.

The cast will use their outstanding vocal and acting skills to transport viewers into the fascinating world of “Ariadne auf Naxos”. The Teatro La Fenice offers the perfect setting for this opera, which immerses the audience in a magical atmosphere with its magnificent stage design and elaborate costumes.

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The Story of ARIADNE AUF NAXOS

“Ariadne auf Naxos” by Richard Strauss tells the story of two groups of artists who are forced to perform their different performances at the same time. The opera troupe is to perform a tragic opera about Ariadne, while the comedy troupe presents a funny comedy.As the story progresses, the two storylines merge. Ariadne, an abandoned woman, lives in grief on the island of Naxos and longs for death. The comedians, led by Zerbinetta, try to cheer Ariadne up and take her mind off her grief. A confrontation arises between the seriousness of the opera and the lightness of the comedy.
Finally, Bacchus, the god of wine and ecstasy, appears on the island of Naxos and meets Ariadne. A romantic relationship develops between the two, which leads to the redemption and transformation of Ariadne.
The plot of “Ariadne auf Naxos” explores themes such as the union of tragedy and comedy, the power of art and the quest for love and redemption. The opera offers a variety of musical highlights, including Ariadne’s aria “There is a kingdom” and Zerbinetta’s virtuoso vocal numbers.
The performance at Teatro La Fenice, with a talented ensemble including Sara Jakubiak, John Matthew Myers, Olga Pudova, Markus Werba, Paolo Antognetti and Anna Lucia Richter, promises to capture the profound plot and emotional aspects of “Ariadne auf Naxos” in an impressive way to express.

Cast and Creative Team of the Opera "Ariadne auf Naxos"

Primadonna (Ariadne) • Sara Jakubiak
Der Tenor (Bacchus) • John Matthew Myers
Zerbinetta • Olga Pudova
Ein Musiklehrer • Markus Werba
Ein Offizier • Paolo Antognetti
Komponist • Anna Lucia Richter

La Fenice Orchestra & Choir
Conductor • Markus Stenz
Chorus Master • Alfonso Caiani
Director • Paul Curran
Sets & Costumes • Gary McCann
Lighting • Howard Hudson

in co-production with the Teatro Comunale of Bologna
Missing roles are going to be defined and we will publish them soon