Ariadne auf Naxos at  Vienna State Opera

Ariadne auf Naxos at the Vienna State Opera

Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos plays brilliantly with the world of theatre itself: at a rich patron’s house, a serious opera and a comedy troupe are forced to perform simultaneously. High tragedy and commedia dell’arte collide as the abandoned Ariadne mourns on Naxos — until the god Bacchus arrives. The virtuoso role of Zerbinetta is one of opera’s great showpieces.

What to expect

• Opera by Richard Strauss with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, sung in German, sung with subtitles in up to 8 languages available at every seat
• Performed on the main stage of the Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
• A prologue and one act combining sparkling comedy with ravishing late-Romantic music

Good to know

• Select an available performance date when booking.
• Latecomers can only be admitted during the intermission
• Smart casual dress is welcome; there is no strict dress code