Strauss: Ariadne on Naxos, Christine Brewer (Ariadne) et al, Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Armstrong | CD review

(Chandos)Richard Strauss in English? Yes, when the cast is as smart and committed as this, with American soprano Christine Brewer, already an incomparable Ariadne, in the title role and nearly every top British singer you care to name in support: Alice Coote a wonderfully ardent Composer, John Graham-Hall the spiky Dancing Master, Gillian Keith exuding bird-like charm as Zerbinetta, not to mention Roderick Williams (Harlequin), Matthew Rose (Truffaldino), Alan Opie (Music Master) and Pamela Hele...

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