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Christian Thielemann

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2016 Vienna State Opera Live*Ariadne auf Naxos*, conducted by ThielemannThe Blu-ray and DVD of *Ariadne auf Naxos*, conducted by Thielemann and performed at the Vienna State Opera in October 2014, are now available. While the DVD was previously included in the Vienna State Opera 150th Anniversary Box Set (KKC9457), this marks the first release of the Blu-ray.The production is by Sven-Erich Bechtolf, who also directed the 2016 tour to Japan. Although Thielemann has also recorded with the Dresden Staatskapelle, his interpretation of Richard Strauss is truly masterful. The role of Ariadne is sung by Soile Isokoski, whose clear, beautiful voice is perfectly suited to Richard Strausss music. Sophie Kosh and Daniela Fally also deliver magnificent performances. The role of Bacchus is played by Johan Botta, who passed away suddenly in September 2016. He possessed a brilliant, beautiful voice an