Ariadne auf Naxos
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Boston Lyric Opera presents the North American premiere of the critically acclaimed Welsh National Opera production!March 12, 14m, 17, 19, 21m, 23, 2010. Approximate length is 2 hours 25 minutes (includes one 20 minute intermission)3pm Sunday matinees. All other performances 7:30pm. Sung in German with projected English translation.At the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street. |
Click on the title art above and the thumbnails below for high-resolution images suitable for press use.Please credit Jeffrey Dunn for Boston Lyric Opera © 2010.
If you need more information, please contact Ann Petruccelli, Communications Manager, at 617.542.4912 x240 or apetruccelli@blo.org.
| Composer: | Richard Strauss | |
| Conductor: | Erik Nielsen* | |
| Stage Director: | Neil Armfield* | |
| Revival Director/Choreographer: | Denni Sayers | |
| Set/Costume Designer: | Dale Ferguson* | |
| Lighting Designer: | Tim Mitchell* |
* BLO Debut
See below for recent headlines about some of the artists!
Additional information:
- Download the latest press release here.
- In the artists’ own words: interviews with the artists about the big debut.
- Ariadne auf Naxos explorations: learn about the creative choices the composer and librettist made to enhance the opera. Get the inside scoop about how Greek mythology and the contrast of comedy versus tragedy influenced Strauss’ masterpiece.
Production Photos
All scenery and costumes were created by Welsh National Opera.
Please credit Jeffrey Dunn for Boston Lyric Opera © 2010.
Recent headlines regarding Ariadne auf Naxos artists:
- About Erik Nielsen (Conductor)
- About Marjorie Owens (Ariadne)
- “Marjorie Owens, a 28-year-old American soprano with a big, gleaming voice that suggests that she is a Wagnerian in the making… a gifted soprano, a recent winner of a London Foundation award… That Ms. Owens has such a naturally powerful voice would seem a blessing… thrilling. … She can send a Puccini phrase soaring with steely power and brightness.” – Anthony Tommasini, “New Talent Meets a Confirmed Master,” The New York Times, December 15, 2009
- About Brandon Jovanovich (Bacchus)
- Praised for performance as Don José at the Met in late January: “(T)he big news was the debut of American tenor Brandon Jovanovich in the role of the tormented soldier, Don Jose. This young and rising star possesses one of the most potent…voices to come along in some time.” Read full article.
If you need more information, please contact Ann Petruccelli, Communications Manager, at 617.542.4912 x240 or apetruccelli@blo.org.