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Ariadne on Naxos

The scene photo from the opera “Ariadne auf Naxos” shows a woman in a gray costume lying on the floor in front of the shattered grand piano, behind the grand piano stands a man pointing to three women in pink to pale pink costumes with feather decorations
Wiener Staatsoper / Ariadne auf Naxos @ Foto: Michael Poehn
The scene photo from the opera “Ariadne auf Naxos” shows a woman in a gray costume lying on the floor in front of the shattered grand piano, behind the grand piano stands a man pointing to three women in pink to pale pink costumes with feather decorations

Opera by Richard Strauss

Opera in one act with a prelude
Text: Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Musical Direction: Cornelius Meister
Production: Sven-Eric Bechtolf

When the planned performance of his opera seria Ariadne auf Naxos in the palace of a Viennese nouveau riche is combined with the dance masquerade of an Italian comedy troupe, the young composer is initially in despair. It is mainly thanks to the dancer Zerbinetta that he agrees. In the opera itself, we meet Ariadne, abandoned and desperate. Only the god Bacchus succeeds in bringing her back to life. In the mystical union of the two, there is still room for Zerbinetta's mockery: "Come the new god gone, devoted we are mute!"

Venue

Vienna State Opera

Opernring 2
1010 Wien

Tickets & Info

Current Dates

  • Thu. 19 Feb 2026
  • Sun. 22 Feb 2026
  • Wed. 25 Feb 2026
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