Richard Strauss ARABELLA

Strauss’s elegant romance in Otto Schenk's iconic production.

Otto Schenk’s opulent production provides a perfect setting for Strauss’s bittersweet comedy of true love and mistaken identity. Compelling soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as Arabella, the daughter of an impoverished aristocrat. Tomasz Konieczny sings Mandryka, the landowner from the provinces who wins her over with his honesty and genuine charm in the midst of Viennese society. Louise Alder is Zdenka, Arabella’s younger sister, whose well-meaning actions cause all kinds of misunderstandings, and Pavol Breslik sings Matteo, Arabella’s suitor, who realizes he is really in love with Zdenka.

"It is a pleasure to see this masterpiece back at the house!" - Operawire

"Soprano Willis-Sørensen displayed an opulent tone that had a variation of dynamics. The soprano could display a floating piano and also showcased a spectacular legato line with a resonant middle voice." - Operawire

Production year 2025
Duration 200min.
Production Company The Metropolitan Opera
Composer Richard Strauss
Orchestra / Band The Metropolitan Opera
Conductor Nicholas Carter
Stage Director Otto Schenk
Soloists Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Louise Alder, Pavol Breslik, Tomasz Konieczny