About
Richard Strauss's opera Ariadne auf Naxos at De Munt in Brussels, conducted by Ariane Matiakh and directed by Mariusz Treliński. Performances run from 24 January to 9 February 2027.
What to expect
The richest man in Vienna throws a spectacular party and orders a new opera seria for the occasion: Ariadne auf Naxos.
- Composer must share the bill
- Tragedy and comedy performed at the same time
- Conductor: Ariane Matiakh
- Director: Mariusz Treliński
- Set in the future on planet Naxos
Dates
Questions
When does Ariadne auf Naxos start and end?
Ariadne auf Naxos runs Sunday, 24 January 2027, 15:00.
Where is Ariadne auf Naxos?
Ariadne auf Naxos takes place at De Munt, Muntplein 6, Brussel.
What is the story of the opera?
The richest man in Vienna gives a spectacular party and has a new opera seria, Ariadne auf Naxos, ordered for it.
On the premiere evening the composer finds he must share the bill with a buffet, a comedy and a fireworks show.
Because the fireworks must start on time, tragedy and comedy are performed at the same time instead of one after the other.
Director Mariusz Treliński moves the story to the future, where the lonely Ariadne unexpectedly gets company on the planet Naxos.
What is the Young Opera Night?
If you are under 30, you can attend the opera on the Young Opera Night on 26 January 2027.
You get a free drink and a digital programme book.
There is a personal welcome.
There is an after-event or another surprise.
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Getting there
De Munt, Muntplein 6, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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