Welsh National Opera - Ariadne auf Naxos |
Date
18/11/10
Time
19:15
Price
£9 - £40
Description
Ariadne auf Naxos Richard Strauss Cast includes Orla Boylan as Ariadne, Thomas Piffka as Bacchus, Sarah Connolly as Composer, Gillian Keith as Zerbinetta, Eric Roberts as Major-Domo, Robert Poulton as Music Master, Stephen Rooke as Dancing Master Conductor: Lothar Koenigs Director: Neil Armfield The power of music Vienna’s richest man is putting on a party at his home. He has asked two rival theatre companies to stage a performance each. One company will perform the serious opera ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’. The other will perform a comedy. Tensions mount and nerves fray as the two companies work around each other back stage. However chaos fully ensues when an announcement is made, both the tragedy and the comedy must be combined into a single performance to leave time for a firework display. Ariadne auf Naxos is one of Richard Strauss’ finest achievements. Strauss masterfully combines deeply moving, tragic opera with boisterous comedy to create an exquisite celebration of the power of music. Neil Armfield’s celebrated production receives its first performances at Wales Millennium Centre. The cast includes acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly making her return to the company. Ariadne auf Naxos promises to make you both laugh and cry, and sometimes at the same time. wno.org.uk/ariadne - Performances start at 7.15pm - Running time approximately 2 hours 20 minutes - Sung in German with surtitles in English and Welsh - Pre-performance talks at 3pm & 6pm - Surtitles are visible from most areas of the theatre. For further information please contact the Box Office on 01492 872000. - Contact the Box Office on 01492 872000 when booking more than one opera to recieve discount. Create your perfect season of opera-going exactly as you’d like it. With great savings our subscriptions allow you to experience well known classics and less familiar but equally entertaining gems. Simply book for 2 operas or more at the same time to take advantage of our discounts. There’s no booking form, simply buy your subscription over the phone or in person. Contact marketing@wno.org.uk to request your brochure.
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