Ariadne auf Naxos (The Metropolitan Opera) with Brian Large: DVD Cover

    Ariadne auf Naxos (The Metropolitan Opera) Director: Brian Large

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    • DVD Release Date: 09/24/2002
    • Original Release: 1988
    • Sales Rank: 36,428

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    Rehearsal with subtitles; Trailer

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    1. Opening Credits/Cast - Vorspann/Besetzung - Générique Début/Distribution [2:10]
    2. Orchestereinleitung/Orchestral Introduction/Prélude Orchestral [2:22]
    3. "Mein Herr Haushofmeister!" (Musiklehrer, Haushofmeister) [3:14]
    4. "Hier Finden Euer Gnaden die Mamsell Zerbinetta" (Lakai, Offzier, Komponist) [1:56]
    5. "Eselsgesicht! Sehr Unverschämter Frecher Esel!" (Komponist, Tenor, Perückenmacher, Zerbinetta, Primadonna, Musiklehrer, Tanzmeister) [3:14]
    6. "Wer Ist Dieses Entzückende Mädchen?" (Komponist, Musiklehrer) [3:32]
    7. "Hast ein Stückerl Notenpapier?" (Komponist, Zerbinetta, Musiklehrer, Primadonna) [1:21]
    8. "Im Gegenteil. Man Kommt vom Tisch" (Tanzmeister, Musiklehrer, Lakai) [2:08]
    9. "Ihnen Allen Habe Ich Eine Plötzliche Anordnung" (Haushofmeister, Musiklehrer, Primadonna, Tanzmeister, Tenor, Zerbinetta, Komponist) [4:52]
    10. ""Ich Weiß Nicht, Wo Mir der Kopf Steht" (Musiklehrer, Komponist, Tanzmeister) [2:35]
    11. "Der Ariadne Müssen Sie Streichen" (Tenor, Primadonna, Musiklehrer, Tanzmeister, Zerbinetta, Komponist) [1:44]
    12. "Sie Hält Ihn für den Todesgott" (Komponist, Zerbinetta) [2:12]
    13. "Sie Gibt Sich dem Tod Hin" (Komponist, Zerbinetta) [2:18]
    14. "Ein Augenblick Ist Wenig - Ein Blick Ist Viel" (Zerbinetta, Komponist) [4:16]
    15. "An Ihre Plätze, Meine Damen und Herren!" (Musiklehrer, Primadonna) [1:00]
    16. "Seien Wir Weider Gut... Musik Ist Eine Heilige Kunst" (Komponist) [2:20]
    17. "Was Ist Das? Wohin?" (Komponist, Musiklehrer) [3:24]
    18. Ouvertüre/Overture/Ouverture [4:03]
    19. "Schläft Sie?" (Najade, Dryade, Echo, Ariadne) [4:05]
    20. "Wo War Ich? Tot?" (Ariadne, Echo) [2:30]
    21. "Wie Jung und Schön und Maßlas Traurig!" (Harlekin, Zerbinetta, Truffaldin) [:38]
    22. "Ein Schönes War: Hieß Theseus-Ariadne" (Ariadne, Najade, Echo, Dryade, Harlekin, Zerbinetta, Scaramuccio, Truffaldin) [7:12]
    23. "Lieben, Hassen, Hoffen, Zagen" (Harlekin, Echo, Zerbinetta) [2:06]
    24. "Es Gibt ein Reich, Wo Alles Rein Ist" (Ariadne) [5:40]
    25. "Die Dame Gibt mit Trübem Sinn" (Brighella, Scaramuccio, Harlekin, Truffaldin, Zerbinetta) [4:37]
    26. "Großmächtige Prinzessin, Wer Verstünde Nicht" (Zerbinetta) [11:35]
    27. "Hübsch Gepredigt! Aber Tauben Ohren!" (Harlekin, Zerbinetta, Brighella, Scaramuccio, Truffaldin) [1:34]
    28. "Eine Störrische zu Trösten" (Brighello, Scaramuccio, Harlekin, Truffaldin, Zerbinetta) [6:06]
    29. "Ein Schönes Wunder!" (Dryade, Najade, Echo) [4:18]
    30. "Circe, Kannst du Mich Hören?" (Bacchus, Ariadne) [1:07]
    31. "Töne, töne, Süße Stimme" (Najade, Echo, Dryade) [1:01]
    32. "Dach Da Ich Unverwandelt" (Bacchus, Ariadne, Najade, Echo, Dryade) [2:10]
    33. "Circe, Ich Konnte Fliehen!" (Bacchus, Ariadne) [11:55]
    34. "Das Waren Zauberworte!" (Ariadne, Bacchus) [3:04]
    35. "Gibt Es Kein Hinüber?" (Ariadne) [1:23]
    36. "Du! Alles Du!" (Bacchus) [1:38]
    37. "Töne, töne, Süße Stimme" - "Was Hängt von Mire in Deinem Arm?" (Najade, Echo, Dryade, Ariadne, Zerbinetta) [2:24]
    38. "Deiner Hab Ich Um Alles Bedurft!" - "Laß Meine Schmerzen Nicht Verloren Sein" (Bacchus, Ariadne) [7:16]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Ariadne auf Naxos begins with a lengthy prologue involving the premiere of an opera based on the story of Ariadne. A conflict develops when the opera's composer discovers that a frivolous comedy has been added to the bill after his new masterpiece. Tensions increase when it is decreed that, because of time restrictions, both pieces are to be performed together so that there will be time for a fireworks display afterward. The cast and creators struggle to quickly come up with a way of making this impossible situation work, and the opera begins in earnest. Ariadne, discarded by her lover Theseus, is on the island of Naxos, awaiting death. A troupe of comedians arrives and tries to entertain her, but her grief is too great. Zerbinetta, leader of the troupe, tries to persuade her that she is foolish to want death in such a manner, and Ariadne leaves her in anger. Zerbinetta and her pals then cavort about, with various ones vying for Zerbinetta's attention, which she eventually gives to Harlekin. Ariadne is then told that a ship is approach; assuming it is Hermes coming to take her to her death, she awaits it. However, it turns out to be Bacchus, a beautiful, young god whom Ariadne at first takes to be Theseus. Bacchus, struck by Ariadne's beauty, tells her who he really is and takes her with him to live in the heavens. ~ Craig Butler, All Movie Guide All Movie Guide

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    Ariadne auf Naxosby Anonymous

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    October 28, 2003: A previous reviewer describes James King as 'blasting Away'.... That viewer has obviously never seen or heard James King in person, live. I heard him as Bacchus many, many times at the Vienna State Opera, and this recording brings alive the voice of this great heldentenor. It is an experience and a thrill to hear him in this MET performance with Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle. King sings better at this 'stage of his life' than he ever has throughout his entire career. A great performance, it is worth every penny. Buy it, and make up your own mind. You'll NOT be sorry, for ALL the performances here are first rate.

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    July 11, 2003: I saw this performance in person and have to say that it is transcendant. Here are two real black divas, at their best, tender and sad, magnificent, fun and flirtatious. Everyone else is excellent too, except for the poor fellow who plays Bacchus, who is merely loud. But somehow it fits this very clever opera-in-opera. It was a joy to watch and I cannot wait to get the DVD, although I do not want to invest in a DVD player. This is an excellent recording and performance, with lush costumes, perfect casting, brilliant vocals, and great theatrics.


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