Jessye Norman is a regal Ariadne, the mythological Greek heroine in this opera-within-an-opera, opposite the passionate Bacchus of the great James King. Kathleen Battle delivers the coloratura fireworks of Zerbinetta, the leader of a commedia dell’arte troupe that finds itself stranded on Ariadne’s island. Tatiana Troyanos and Franz Ferdinand Nentwig star as the young Composer and the Music Master in the opera’s prologue. James Levine brings out all the color and charm of Strauss’s brilliant chamber-sized score with its equal amounts of pathos and humor. Bodo Igesz’s production features sets by esteemed designer Oliver Messel.
Unfortunately the movie Ariadne auf Naxos is not yet available on Disney Plus.
Production | Samuel Paul | Producer |
Directing | Brian Large | Director |
Writing | Hugo von Hofmannsthal | Writer |
Costume & Make-Up | Jane Greenwood | Costume Design |
Art | Oliver Messel | Set Designer |
Sound | Richard Strauss | Original Music Composer |
Sound | James Levine | Conductor |
Lighting | Gil Wechsler | Lighting Design |
Directing | Bodo Igesz | Stage Director |
Costume & Make-Up | Victor Callegari | Makeup Artist |
Production | Peter Gelb | Executive Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Magda Szayer | Hair Designer |