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ARIADNE AUF NAXOS
Richard Strauss
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Richard Strauss
ARIADNE AUF NAXOS
Wiener Staatsoper

Soloists: 
Soile Isokoski, Johan Botha, Sophie Koch, Daniela Fally, Peter Matić, Jochen Schmeckenbecher
Orchestra, Chorus: 
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Conductor: 
Christian Thielemann
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Wiener Staatsoper

One of the truly overwhelming successes in recent opera history: Christian Thielemann’s sensational return to the Wiener Staatsoper to conduct his first-ever performances there of Richard Strauss, with an ideal cast in an acclaimed production of Ariadne auf Naxos. Featuring Soile Isokoski (Ariadne), Daniela Fally (Zerbinetta), Jochen Schmeckenbecher (Musiklehrer), Sophie Koch (Komponist) as well as Johan Botha (Bacchus). Another master of his trade is Peter Matić, who was presenting finest acting and embodys the Haushofmeister. An all-around succesful evening, which was honoured by the audience with thundering applause and enthusiastic cheers.
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