Richard Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos

Soloists:

Soile Isokoski, Johan Botha, Sophie Koch, Daniela Fally, Peter Mati?, Jochen Schmeckenbecher

Orchestra, choir:

Vienna State Opera Orchestra

Conductor:

Christian Thielemann

Venue:

Vienna State Opera

One of the true success stories in recent opera history: Christian Thielemann's sensational return to the Vienna State Opera, where he conducted Richard Strauss's works for the first time with an ideal cast in the acclaimed production of Ariadne auf Naxos. The cast includes Soile Isokoski (Ariadne), Daniela Fally (Zerbinetta), Jochen Schmeckenbecher (Musiklehrer), Sophie Koch (Komponist) and Johan Botha (Bacchus). Another master of his craft is Peter Mati?, who gave a fine performance and embodied the role of Haushofmeister. All in all, it was a successful evening, which the audience rewarded with resounding applause and enthusiastic cheers.