Wien to me
Orfeo’s 150 Years box chronologically documents some of the finest nights of live opera from the Wiener Staatsoper in the years following its restoration in 1955.
79 pieces since 2005 — in 17 roles, at 9 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
3 pieces as Wiener Staatsoper — stats above show all coverage for Leonie Rysanek.
View allOrfeo’s 150 Years box chronologically documents some of the finest nights of live opera from the Wiener Staatsoper in the years following its restoration in 1955.
I guess you have spoken: “Bring us insane divas in operas we already know!”
Since the 1916 version of Ariadne auf Naxos which we all know and love had its premiere at Wiener Staatsoper, it seems most appropriate to bring you this 1967 performance from the same venue, with a legendary cast at its zenith.
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