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.
Brian Large, Bodo Igesz
Director
Jessye Norman
Ariadne / Primadonna
James King
Bacchus / Tenor
Kathleen Battle
Zerbinetta
Tatiana Troyanos
Composer
Franz Ferdinand Nentwig
Music Master
Stephen Dickson
Harlekin
Allan Glassman
Scaramuccio
Artur Korn
Truffaldin
Anthony Laciura
Brighella
Barbara Bonney
Najade
Gweneth Bean
Dryade
In order to learn why an arguably outdated fanfic trope was resurfacing in the contact zone of popular culture, I dove into a vibrant trough of character development.
The Delgado family becomes trapped in their house by an unknown force and it takes them years to realize what has happened.
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The enthralling prequel and 5th installment in 'The Hunger Games' film franchise.