Ariadne auf Naxos - Metropolitan Opera (1988)

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.

Cast (19)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jessye Norman

Ariadne / Primadonna

James King

Bacchus / Tenor

Kathleen Battle

Zerbinetta

Tatiana Troyanos

Composer

F

Franz Ferdinand Nentwig

Music Master

S

Stephen Dickson

Harlekin

A

Allan Glassman

Scaramuccio

A

Artur Korn

Truffaldin

Anthony Laciura

Brighella

Barbara Bonney

Najade

G

Gweneth Bean

Dryade

Dawn Upshaw

Echo

N

Nico Castel

Major-Domo

C

Charles Anthony

Officer

J

Joseph Frank

Dancing Master

R

Russell Christopher

Wigmaker

James Courtney

Lackey

James Levine

Self - Conductor

MET Orchestra

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