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.
as Ariadne / Primadonna
as Zerbinetta
as Composer
as Bacchus / Tenor
as Music Master
as Harlekin
as Brighella
as Scaramuccio
as Truffaldin
as Dancing Master
as Najade
as Dryade
as Echo
as Major-Domo
as Wigmaker
as Lackey
as Officer
