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Nationaltheater Munich

Nationaltheater Munich

Opera

Ariadne Auf Naxos – Nationaltheater Munich, Munich

Date
Monday, 12 October 2026
Time
19:00
Duration
02:15
Venue
Nationaltheater Munich
Address
Max-Joseph-Platz 2, 80539 München, Germany
City
Munich
Language
German
Price range
9 € – 100 €

About this event

Robert Carsen's acclaimed production of Ariadne auf Naxos strips away traditional elaborate sets in favor of a highly theatrical, meta-theatrical approach. The staging relies on precise lighting by Manfred Voss and a minimalist aesthetic, using elements like wheeled mirrors to create kaleidoscopic reflections. This design embodies the Strauss/Hofmannsthal conceit of mixing opera seria and commedia dell'arte. The production breaks the fourth wall, with action spilling into the auditorium and house lights often remaining on. Performers prepare on stage as the audience arrives, emphasizing the play-within-a-play. Carsen focuses on the characters’ psychological states, maintaining themes of art, transience, and transformation while giving interactions a fresh, game-like quality.

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