Arabella (2023)
Deutsche Oper Berlin
At first glance, Hofmannsthal's libretto ARABELLA is a comedy of mistaken identity which, had it been composed by Rossini, could have been a snappy buffo opera. But the music of Richard Strauss, who pulls out all the stops of his orchestral art, from the late romantic intoxication to the most modern discord, creates a subtle, colorful panorama of a society in transition, whose late-bourgeois values are crumbling. One's own identity and interpersonal relationships have to be tested from scratch. Central is – even more than the title character, who oscillates between romance and rebellion – Arabella's younger sister Zdenka, who, disguised as a man by her parents for lack of money for girls' clothes befitting their status, has to struggle all the more desperately with her/his role as an outsider.
Cast
- Sara Jakubiak - Arabella
- Elena Tsallagova - Zdenka
- Albert Pesendorfer - Graf Waldner
- Doris Soffel - Adelaide
- Russell Braun - Mandryka
- Robert Watson - Matteo
- Thomas Blondelle - Graf Elemer
- Kyle Miller - Graf Dominik
- Tyler Zimmerman - Graf Lamoral
- Donald Runnicles - Conductor
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arabella about?
- At first glance, Hofmannsthal's libretto ARABELLA is a comedy of mistaken identity which, had it been composed by Rossini, could have been a snappy buffo opera. But the music of Richard Strauss, who pulls out all the stops of his orchestral art, from the late romantic intoxication to the most modern discord, creates a subtle, colorful panorama of a society in transition, whose late-bourgeois values are crumbling. One's own identity and interpersonal relationships have to be tested from scratch. Central is – even more than the title character, who oscillates between romance and rebellion – Arabella's younger sister Zdenka, who, disguised as a man by her parents for lack of money for girls' clothes befitting their status, has to struggle all the more desperately with her/his role as an outsider.
- Who directed Arabella?
- Arabella was directed by Tobias Kratzer.
- Who stars in Arabella?
- Arabella stars Sara Jakubiak, Elena Tsallagova, Albert Pesendorfer, Doris Soffel , Russell Braun, Robert Watson.
- How long is Arabella?
- Arabella has a runtime of 2h 39m (159 minutes).
- What genre is Arabella?
- Arabella is a Music film.
- Where was Arabella produced?
- Arabella was produced in Germany.