Title:
Ariadne auf Naxos [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2010
Publication Information:
[S.l.] : Virgin Classics, c2010.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([12] p. : col. illus. ; 19 cm)
Abstract:
Richard Strauss' version of the Ariadne-Theseus-Bacchus myth presented as part of a story-within-a-story of 18th century Vienna.
General Note:
This DVD included in the boxed set of 21 DVDs with the series title: "James Levine celebrating 40 years at the Met."
Program notes in English and French (11 p. : ports., 18 cm.) inserted in container.
Performers:
Wolfgang Brendel (The Music Master) ; Waldemar Kmentt (The Major-Domo) ; James Courtney (A Lackey) ; Mark Schowalter (An Officer) ; Susanne Mentzer (The Composer) ; Richard Margison (Bacchus, The Tenor) ; John Fiorito (A Wigmaker) ; Natalie Dessay (Zerbinetta)) ; Deborah Voigt (Ariadne, The Prima Donna) ; Tony Stevenson (The Dancing Master) ; Nathan Gunn (Harlekin) ; John Nuzzo (Brighella) ; Eric Cutler (Scaramuccio) ; John Del Carlo (Truffaldin) ; Joyce Guyer (Najade) ; Jossie Pérez (Dryade) ; Alexandra Deshorties (Echo) ; The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra ; James Levine, conductor.
Technical Details:
DVD-9; sound format in LPCM stereo., DTS 5.1 surround; NTSC; aspect ratio 16.9; high-definition.
Subject Term:
Language:
German
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Additional Language:
Sung in German; optional subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
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