Ariadne auf Naxos

Music by Richard Strauss, Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal

February 27 – March 13, 2027

Rivalry, comedy, and mythical reinvention in Vienna.

A dazzling operatic fusion of myth and comedy, the story begins with a lively backstage prologue in which an opera troupe and a comedy ensemble are forced to perform together. The resulting spectacle sets the mythical, mournful Ariadne alongside the playful Zerbinetta and her band of comedians. The opera showcases Strauss’s gift for intertwining emotional depth with theatrical spectacle, masterfully balancing lush lyricism and clever playfulness.