Dutch Touring Opera - Ariadne auf Naxos
MaastrichtA tragicomic opera in which the clash between ‘high’ and ‘low’ art unexpectedly leads to a harmonious fusion through the power of music.
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‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ is a tragicomic opera by Richard Strauss, based on a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The opera is set in the house of a wealthy man, where a party night is being prepared. The programme consists of a serious opera based on the myth of Ariadne, a farce in a burlesque entourage, and a fireworks show as a finale.
Due to time constraints, the host decides that the opera and farce should be performed at the same time so as not to jeopardise the fireworks show. This leads to a sparking clash between elite classical musicians and entertainment creators. What begins as a clash between ‘high’ and ‘low’ arts surprisingly ends as a successful fusion thanks to the unifying power of music.
The leading roles are performed by internationally renowned Dutch soprano Annemarie Kremer and acclaimed Swedish tenot D…
‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ is a tragicomic opera by Richard Strauss, based on a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The opera is set in the house of a wealthy man, where a party night is being prepared. The programme consists of a serious opera based on the myth of Ariadne, a farce in a burlesque entourage, and a fireworks show as a finale.
Due to time constraints, the host decides that the opera and farce should be performed at the same time so as not to jeopardise the fireworks show. This leads to a sparking clash between elite classical musicians and entertainment creators. What begins as a clash between ‘high’ and ‘low’ arts surprisingly ends as a successful fusion thanks to the unifying power of music.
The leading roles are performed by internationally renowned Dutch soprano Annemarie Kremer and acclaimed Swedish tenot Daniel Frank. The opera humorously and movingly shows how different art forms and artists can come together to create something beautiful, despite their initial differences.
When
- Saturday the 8th of february 2025 from 19:30 to 22:05
Prices
- from €42.50 to €52.50
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