Concertini

La Monnaie - De Munt

The richest man in Vienna is treating his guests to a spectacular celebration. For the occasion, he has commissioned a new opera seria, Ariadne auf Naxos. On the evening of the premiere, the composer discovers to his horror that he has to share the bill with a buffet, a comedy and a fireworks display. And as if that weren’t bad enough, the host introduces a change of plan: because the fireworks have to start on time, the tragedy and comedy are to be performed, not one after the other, but simultaneously! In this highly original opera, ‘high’ and ‘low’ art thus compete for the audience’s attention.

Emma Posman

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 24 - Jun 19, 2026

Concertini · La Monnaie / De Munt

Jan 24 - Feb 9, 2027

Ariadne auf Naxos · La Monnaie / De Munt

Past events

Apr 24 - Jun 19, 2026

Concertini · La Monnaie / De Munt

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Six Bagatelles by Ligeti

La Monnaie / De Munt

Echo in Ariadne auf Naxos by Strauss

La Monnaie / De Munt

Singer in Pastorale by Beach

La Monnaie / De Munt

Singer in Tom O’Bedlam by Bell

La Monnaie / De Munt

Singer in Mad Maudlin by Bell

La Monnaie / De Munt

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