Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60, TrV 228a (Live)
2/5/2021, 18 Tracks, 2:08:55
Featuring
Peter Matić
Jochen Schmeckenbecher
Sophie Koch
Johan Botha
Soile Isokoski
Daniel Lökös
Norbert Ernst
Wong Cheol Song
Marcus Pelz
Daniela Fally
Adam Plachetka
Carlos Osuna
Jongmin Park
Benjamin Bruns
Valentina Naforniță
Rachel Frenkel
Olga Bezsmertna
Christian Thielemann
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Richard Strauss
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Composition History
The opera "Ariadne auf Naxos" underwent several revisions, with its current form, featuring a prologue that replaces Molière's play, premiering in Vienna in 1916.
Composition History
The libretto for "Ariadne auf Naxos" explores the 'straightforward yet stupendous problem of life: Fidelity,' contrasting Zerbinetta's view of changing lovers with Ariadne's devotion to one man.
Composition History
Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal first conceived elements of "Ariadne auf Naxos" in the first act of their earlier opera, "Der Rosenkavalier."
Performer Biography
Christian Thielemann, the conductor, began his career as a répétiteur in Berlin and has held positions as General Music Director in Nuremberg and Berlin, and principal conductor of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden.
Performer Biography
Soile Isokoski, who sings Primadonna/Ariadne, is a renowned lyric soprano who has performed at major opera houses worldwide and was awarded the Pro-Finlandia medal for her contributions to Finnish music.
Performer Biography
Johan Botha, who sings Der Tenor/Bacchus, was a leading tenor of his time, making his international breakthrough in Paris and performing regularly at the Metropolitan Opera and Vienna State Opera.
