Ariadne auf Naxos
movie
Released January 01, 1988
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Overview
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
Jessye Norman
as
Ariadne / Primadonna
Kathleen Battle
as
Zerbinetta
Tatiana Troyanos
as
Composer
James King
as
Bacchus / Tenor
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Franz Ferdinand Nentwig
as
Music Master
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Stephen Dickson
as
Harlekin
Anthony Laciura
as
Brighella
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Allan Glassman
as
Scaramuccio
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Artur Korn
as
Truffaldin
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Joseph Frank
as
Dancing Master
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Barbara Bonney
as
Najade
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Gweneth Bean
as
Dryade
Crew
Brian Large
as
Director
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
as
Writer
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Samuel Paul
as
Producer
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Jane Greenwood
as
Costume Design
Richard Strauss
as
Original Music Composer
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Bodo Igesz
as
Stage Director
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Oliver Messel
as
Set Designer
James Levine
as
Conductor
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Gil Wechsler
as
Lighting Design
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Victor Callegari
as
Makeup Artist
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Magda Szayer
as
Hair Designer
Peter Gelb
as
Executive Producer