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Ep. 34 Ariadne auf Naxos, by Richard Strauss

Opera For Everyone

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Ariadne auf Naxos: A Mythical Love Story

Exploring the background and plot of the opera 'Ariadne auf Naxos' based on the Greek myth involving the love between Ariadne and Theseus, and their escape from the Minotaur. The chapter delves into the role of Ariadne, her betrayal of her family, and her abandonment by Theseus on the island of Naxos.

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