Scottish Opera: The Strauss Collection
Opera in Concert
Following the success of Daphne in 2023, Scottish Opera is delighted to present a concert spanning some of the finest pieces Richard Strauss ever wrote, with music from Ariadne auf Naxos, Arabella, and Der Rosenkavalier.
The first half moves between a clash of artistically opposed theatre troupes in Ariadne to a nostalgic Viennese romance complete with disguises and mistaken identities in Arabella. The second half captures the highlights of Der Rosenkavalier’s three acts, following two colliding love stories with all the complications and grandeur of human relationships.
Stuart Stratford conducts The Orchestra of Scottish Opera through these lush sound worlds. The all-star cast includes sopranos Helena Dix and Rhian Lois (La bohème 2020), mezzo-soprano Hanna Hipp (Kátya Kabanová 2019), and baritone Roland Wood (Marx in London! 2024), all making the most of Strauss’ astounding understanding of the human voice.
Running time: Approximately 2 hours including a 20-minute interval
Language: Sung in German with English supertitles
Cast & Creatives
Conductor - Stuart Stratford
Sopranos - Helena Dix & Rhian Lois
Mezzo-soprano - Hanna Hipp
Baritone - Roland Wood
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
Kindly supported by Friends of Scottish Opera and The Scottish Opera Endowment Trust
Part of Scottish Opera's 2024/25 Season