The exhilarating soprano Lise Davidsen makes her Live in HD debut in one of her signature roles, the mythological Greek heroine of Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece. The outstanding cast for this March 12 transmission also features mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the Composer of the opera-within-an-opera around which the plot revolves, with soprano Brenda Rae as the spirited Zerbinetta and tenor Brandon Jovanovich as Ariadne’s lover, the god Bacchus. Marek Janowski conducts.
In Ariadne auf Naxos, a wealthy patron has commissioned two pieces of entertainment for a private dinner party: an opera based on the myth of Ariadne in exile, and a capering troupe of clowns for comic relief. The catch: the two acts must perform simultaneously so a fabulous pyrotechnics display can conclude the evening as promised. Creative tempers flare, pandemonium ensues, and romance blossoms as the zany preamble to the evening’s performance miraculously leads to a transcendent, touching second act.
This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Estimated Run Time: 2 hrs 50 mins, including one intermission
Visit the official Met Opera Live in HD website
COVID Safety Protocols: The Strand requires proof of vaccination, or the official lab results of a negative COVID test taken within 48 hrs of showtime, for all shows including Met Opera performances. Please be ready to show your proof AND a photo ID at the door. Masks are required for the duration of your visit. For Operas, audience capacity is capped at 30% (100 people), and our reserved-seat ticketing provides a buffer of space around each party. Find more info on our Health & Safety Policies page.
Made possible by generous support from our season sponsor:
