William Relton as Major-Domo in Ariadne Auf Naxos

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Reviews

“It’s a good backdrop for several entertaining performances, including … the spoken role of the Major-Domo (a droll William Relton)”
★★★★ The Times

“the richest man in Vienna, conveyed by his major-domo (the rasping, well- honed William Relton)”
★★★★★ The Telegraph

“William Relton is pitch-perfect in the spoken role of the supercilious Major-Domo.”
★★★★ Financial Times

“William Relton’s deadpan Major-Domo all but stole the Prologue…”
★★★ Opera Now

“wonderfully smug major-domo William Relton” (translation)
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

“the Major-Domo, played with relish by William Relton“
★★★★ Bachtrack

“mention should be made of … William Relton’s disdainful Major-Domo…”
★★★★★ The Stage

“William Relton’s fearsome Major-Domo”
★★★ The Guardian

“Wonderful support from a very strong cast including… William Relton as a frightfully pompous Major-Domo”
The Article

“an excellent cast”
★★★★ Broadway World

“everything is achieved with the lightest of touches”
★★★★★ Plays to See

“a dazzling work that unites tragedy and comedy to offer a surprisingly acute commentary on society”
★★★★★ London Unattached

“The supporting cast was every bit as impressive”
★★★★.5  Music OHM

“… the excellent Major-Domo/Haushofmeister of William Relton …”
Seen and Heard International 

“William Relton’s comical, old-man figure with perfect diction”  (translation)
Forum Opera

“William Relton‘s butler drove everyone crazy with his insufferable condescension”
Mundo Classic


 

 

Performance Details

📍 Venue: Glyndebourne Festival
📅 Dates: 19 July – 29 August
🎟️ Tickets: glyndebourne.com/events/ariadne-auf-naxos

William Relton will be back at Glyndebourne Festival this summer in the acting role of Major-Domo (AKA the Haushofmeister) in Ariadne Auf Naxos.

The richest man in Vienna has commissioned an evening’s entertainment. But when the Mojor-Domo delivers the news that the tragic opera and comedy troupes must share the stage, all bets are off. Strauss’ opera-within-an-opera is part farce, part dream-like fantasy, set to one of his most luscious scores.

William is no stranger to this comic high-status German-speaking role, having both played and directed the role in past productions – however this will be his first time performing the role in Laurent Pelly’s new direction for Glyndebourne.

For more details:
glyndebourne.com/events/ariadne-auf-naxos

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