Ariadne and Theseus
Other operas based on the Greek myth of Ariadne and Theseus.
Ariadne auf Naxos (Ariadne on Naxos) - Richard Strauss
The Minotaur - Sir Harrison Birtwistle
Information about the opera The Minotaur by Sir Harrison Birtwistle, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Synopsis
The opera retells the Greek myth in which Ariadne seeks help from the Oracle to enable Theseus to escape from the Minotaur and find a way out of the labyrinth.
Recommended recordings on DVD
Pappano/Tomlinson/Reuter (Opus Arte OA 1000 D)
An excellently filmed production of this dark, unforgiving opera, from the premiere at Covent Garden in March 2008.
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Chorus, Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra, conducted by Antonio Pappano, 2008.
Cast: John Tomlinson (The Minotaur), Johan Reuter (Theseus), Christine Rice (Ariadne), Andrew Watts (Snake Priestess).
Opus Arte OA 1000 D