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Ariadne auf Naxos

Nederlandse Reisopera
Thu 30 Jan ’25 19:30 - 22:10
Opera (1916) by Richard Strauss to a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Thu 30 Jan ’25
19:30 - 22:10
  • Thu 30 Jan ’25
    19:30 - 22:10
    Pauze 20:15
    Hertog Jan Zaal
    Past event

In this opera, we witness a clash between opera creators and comedians, between 'elite' classical musicians and makers of entertainment. We see how the vain Primadonna and the showgirl Zerbinetta nearly come to blows. Will they succeed in performing an opera and a comedy simultaneously, in the same place?

Ariadne auf Naxos is a tragicomic opera featuring a 'show within a show.' The story takes place in the house of a wealthy man, where a festive evening is being frantically prepared. With a serious opera based on the myth of Ariadne, a farce in a burlesque setting, and fireworks as the finale. When time constraints force the host to demand that the opera and farce be merged - to avoid jeopardizing the fireworks show - chaos ensues! We witness a sparking collision between 'high' and 'low' arts. But through the magic and unifying power of music, the evening becomes a resounding success. Music unites!

Dutch star soprano Annemarie Kremer shines in one of the leading roles. She previously received five-star reviews for Madama Butterfly (2015) and Das Wunder der Heliane (2023). Another notable name is Swedish tenor Daniel Frank. He received rave reviews for his portrayal of Paul in Die tote Stadt (Reisopera, 2018).

  • Free introduction at 6:45 PM
  • Sung in German with Dutch and English surtitles

Ariadne auf Naxos in the media

"Ariadne auf Naxos at Reisopera is an ode to all performing artists" (Trouw ★★★★)
"Annemarie Kremer sings the role of Ariadne intelligently and captivatingly" (De Volkskrant ★★★)
"The final duet between Daniel Frank (Bacchus) and Annemarie Kremer (Ariadne) is truly a dream" (PLACE DE L'OPERA)

"Comic notes in a performance with vocal highlights"

NRC

This opera is not a revival, but an entirely new production of Ariadne auf Naxos. The Reisopera has invited the renowned Swedish director Sofia Jupither to create this new opera production. Sofia Jupither is one of the most interesting European opera directors working today, and the Reisopera is proud that she will make her Dutch debut with this Ariadne.

Credits

Muzikale leiding Jac van Steen Regie Sofia Jupither Cast Martijn Sanders, Dorottya Lang, Daniel Frank, Cyprien Crabbé, Manuel Günther, Fabian Homburg, Juliana Zara, Annemarie Kremer, Georgiy Derbas-Richter, Sander de Jong, Artur Janda, Xavier Hetherington, Rebecca Murphy, Rommie Rochell, Hannah Gries, Joana Dinah Schwing, Kharim Amier Met Phion, orkest van Gelderland & Overijssel

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