Arianna in Creta

About the show

In Crete, Theseus arrives to end Athens’ tribute of youths and maidens to the Minotaur and reunite with Ariadne. Misunderstandings make Ariadne believe he loves Carilda, while the king orders Ariadne sacrificed in Carilda’s place. Theseus kills the Minotaur, reveals Ariadne is Minos’ daughter, and wins permission to marry her; Carilda and Alceste are also joined.