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.

Freya Apffelstaedt

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Jan 24 - Feb 9, 2027

Ariadne auf Naxos · La Monnaie / De Munt

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Dryade in Ariadne auf Naxos by Strauss

La Monnaie / De Munt

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