Ariadne auf Naxos

T01202229416
An operatic divertissement to be performed in an abridged version of Moliere's comedy Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. Both pignant and comic, Ariadne auf Naxos is an opera within an opera. The curtain opens on a Viennese salon where preparations are being made for a performance of an opera. There is consternation when the Major Domo (Chied Butler) announces that due to time pressure, a harlequin troupe will be performing comedy during the opera itself. The conflicting scenarios and contrasting characters reveal what happens when stand-up comedy meets Greek tragedy and music hall meets high art.

Music	Strauss
Lyrics	Hofmannsthal

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Archive :: production:T01202229416, opera or operetta:S1870, venue:V376

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Production details

Apr97: 25, 29. May97: 3, 6, 9, 15, 21, 29. Early start 3rd May, sign language interpreted and audio introduced performance on 9th May. Runs approx 140mins.