Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos (The Met: Live in HD 2021/22 Season)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

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 performance 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.

Trailer Preview: https://youtu.be/y-dyan4bP-k

The Metropolitan Opera of New York (The Met)’s Met Live in HD 2021 – 22 season is back in cinemas! For the new season, The Met returns with an ambitious line up, comprising four premieres, six brand new productions and vibrant revivals. The new season will be shown at cinemas across Hong Kong. Don’t miss the shows!

Latest screening schedule: http://www.themetinhongkong.info/

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

The Foundation for the Arts and Music in Asia (FAMA) is a not-for-profit organisation created to increase the awareness of classical vocal music in the region and to foster an appreciation of the art of Western opera. With The Met: Live in HD program, FAMA is delighted to give residents of Hong Kong the opportunity to experience world-class opera performances from one of the world’s most famous opera companies, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, at selected cinemas in Hong Kong.