Ariadne Auf Naxos
Originally released in 2012. Ariadne Auf Naxos is a music film. directed by Brian Large. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Christian Thielemann, Renée Fleming, and Eike Wilm Schulte
Synopsis
Christian Thielemann conducts this Staatskapelle Dresden production of Richard Strauss' chamber opera. The opera follows events at the home of the wealthiest man in Vienna, who has booked both a comedy burlesque act and a serious opera group for entertainment. When the dinner runs long he declares that both forms of entertainment must take place at the same time - much to the chagrin of the opera's proud young composer. Filmed live in Baden-Baden on Feb. 25 by the veteran director Brian Large, Renée Fleming makes her debut in the role of Ariadne together with fellow key Strauss interpreters Sophie Koch and Christian Thielemann, following on from their Rosenkavalier triumph. Thielemann conducts the Staatskapelle Dresden, the orchestra to whom Strauss dedicated his Alpine Symphony and which premiered Feuersnot, Salome, Elektra, Der Rosenkavalier and Daphne.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Christian Thielemann
as Conductor
Renée Fleming
as Ariadne/Prima Donna
Eike Wilm Schulte
as Musiklehrer
Sophie Koch
as Komponist
Robert Dean Smith
as Bacchus/The Tenor
Jane Archibald
as Zerbinetta
René Kollo
as Haushofmeister
Kevin Conners
as Brighella
Steven Humes
as Truffaldino
Lenneke Ruiten
as Echo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
- Unitel Classica
- 3sat
- ZDF
- Decca
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ariadne Auf Naxos about?
Christian Thielemann conducts this Staatskapelle Dresden production of Richard Strauss' chamber opera. The opera follows events at the home of the wealthiest man in Vienna, who has booked both a co...
Who directed Ariadne Auf Naxos?
Ariadne Auf Naxos was directed by Brian Large.
How long is Ariadne Auf Naxos?
Ariadne Auf Naxos has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Ariadne Auf Naxos released?
Ariadne Auf Naxos was released on February 25, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ariadne Auf Naxos?
The main cast of Ariadne Auf Naxos includes Christian Thielemann, Renée Fleming, Eike Wilm Schulte, Sophie Koch, Robert Dean Smith.