Description

Ariadne auf Naxos - Salzburger Festspiele 1965 DVD

UPC: 807280725599

Product Features

Title: Ariadne auf Naxos
Format: DVD
Label: Arthaus Musik
Composer: Richard Strauss
Libretto: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Conductor: Karl Böhm
Stage Director: Günther Rennert
Stage & Costume Designer: Ita Maximowna
Cast:Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
- Primadonna / Ariadne: Sena Jurinac
- Zerbinetta: Reri Grist
- Der Tenor / Bacchus: Jess Thomas
- Der Haushofmeister: Erik Frey
- Ein Musiklehrer: Paul Schöffler
- Der Komponist: Sena Jurinac
- Harlekin: Kurt Equiluz
- Scaramuccio: Gerd Feldhoff
- Ein Offizier: David Thaw
- Ein Tanzmeister: Jon van Kesteren
- Ein Perückenmacher: Walter Raninger
- Ein Lakai: Herbert Lackner
- Truffaldin: Georg Stern
- Brighella: Gerhard Unger
- Najade: Lotte Schädle
- Dryade: Claudia Hellmann
- Echo: Lisa Otto
Running Time: 130 minutes
Sound Format: PCM Mono
Picture Format: 4:3
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Subtitles: German (Original Language), English, French, Spanish, Italian
DVD Type: DVD 9/NTSC
FSK Rating: 0
Produced by: ORF, licensed worldwide by ORF

Overview

This DVD presents the historic 1965 live performance of Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos from the Salzburger Festspiele, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. Conducted by the legendary Karl Böhm and staged by Günther Rennert, this production features an all-star cast, including Sena Jurinac as Ariadne, Reri Grist as Zerbinetta, and Jess Thomas as Bacchus. The Wiener Philharmoniker, one of the world's leading orchestras, provides the musical foundation for this richly layered and complex opera, blending high art with comic elements in a seamless and engaging performance.

Interesting Facts

Ariadne auf Naxos is unique for its combination of opera seria and commedia dell'arte, exploring the contrast between high tragedy and light-hearted comedy.
The opera was first performed in 1916 and has since become a staple in the operatic repertoire, beloved for its intricate music and the interplay between its serious and humorous elements.
Sena Jurinac, who plays the dual role of the Primadonna and Ariadne, was one of the leading sopranos of the 20th century, known for her versatility and emotional depth.
This production was staged at the Salzburger Festspiele, a festival that has hosted some of the greatest musicians and performers in the world since its founding in 1920.
The DVD offers subtitles in five languages, making this classic performance accessible to a wide international audience.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik - A leading producer and distributor of classical music, opera, and ballet recordings, known for preserving and sharing some of the most significant performances from around the world.