Description
Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos - DVD
UPC: 0824121002381
Product Features
- Composer: Richard Strauss
- Performers: Emily Magee (Ariadne), Elena Moşuc (Zerbinetta), Roberto Saccà (Bacchus), Michael Volle (Music Master), Michelle Breedt (Composer)
- Conductor: Christoph von Dohnányi
- Orchestra: Orchester der Oper Zürich
- Stage Director: Claus Guth
- Set & Costume Design: Christian Schmidt
- Dramaturgy: Ronny Dietrich
- Sound Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 16:9 anamorphic
- Subtitles: English (GB), German (D), French (F), Italian (I), Spanish (E)
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Disc Format: DVD9 (NTSC)
- Running Time: 127 minutes
- Publisher: TDK
- Recording: Live recording from the Opernhaus Zürich, October 2006
- Directed for TV and Video: Thomas Grimm
Overview
Richard Strauss' "Ariadne auf Naxos" is a captivating blend of high tragedy and comedic farce, an opera-within-an-opera where myth and theater collide. This celebrated 2006 production from the Opernhaus Zürich presents a compelling stage direction by Claus Guth and is conducted by the revered Christoph von Dohnányi. Filmed live at the Opernhaus Zürich, the opera features Emily Magee as the abandoned Ariadne and Elena Moşuc as Zerbinetta, a role demanding both vocal agility and playful charm. Roberto Saccà stars as Bacchus, bringing power and sensitivity to this dual role of tenor hero.
This production is particularly noted for its modern and abstract staging by Christian Schmidt, which enhances the timelessness of the opera’s themes of love, betrayal, and the transformative power of art. The opera masterfully blends comedy with deep emotional resonance, as the characters navigate their personal dramas on the Greek island of Naxos.
Interesting Facts
- Christoph von Dohnányi is one of the foremost conductors of his generation, particularly admired for his interpretations of Strauss' works.
- Claus Guth, known for his innovative opera stagings, brings a fresh and minimalist interpretation to this production, focusing on the psychological dimensions of the characters.
- The role of Zerbinetta is known for its fiendishly difficult coloratura passages, which Elena Moşuc performs with dazzling precision.
- The Orchester der Oper Zürich, under Dohnányi’s direction, provides a lush and precise interpretation of Strauss’ rich, complex score.
- This production was praised for its detailed character work, with critics highlighting the balance between the serious and comic elements of the opera.
Track Listing
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Prologue
- Haushofmeister (Alexander Pereira)
- Musiklehrer (Michael Volle)
- Komponist (Michelle Breedt)
- Tenor Bacchus (Roberto Saccà)
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Opera
- Ariadne (Emily Magee)
- Zerbinetta (Elena Moşuc)
- Harlekin (Gabriel Bermúdez)
- Scaramuccio (Martin Zysset)
- Truffaldin (Reinhard Mayr)
- Brighella (Blagoj Nacoski)
- Najade (Eva Liebau)
- Dryade (Irène Friedli)
- Echo (Sandra Trattning)
Publishers
- TDK
- Opernhaus Zürich
- SF TELEVISION
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