The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella
Synopsis
Strauss’s elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna to cinemas worldwide in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that “is as beautiful as one could hope” (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder is her sister, Zdenka, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Strauss’s Arabella: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-12
Top Cast
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Rachel Willis-Sørensen
Arabella
Tomasz Konieczny
Mandryka
Louise Alder
Zdenka
Pavol Breslik
Matteo
Karen Cargill
Countess Adelaide Waldner
Brindley Sherratt
Count Waldner
Eve Gigliotti
Fortune Teller
Evan LeRoy Johnson
Count Elemer
Ricardo José Rivera
Count Dominik
Ben Brady
Count Lamoral
Marc Persing
Welko
Craig Montgomery
Djura
Timothy Breese Miller
Jankel
Scott Scully
Waiter
Julie Roset
Fiakermilli
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Schenk, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 12m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Schenk, Gary Halvorson
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Schenk
Director
Gary Halvorson
Director
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella about?
Strauss’s elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna to cinemas worldwide in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that “is as beautiful as one could hope” (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder is her sister, Zdenka, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella?
The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella was directed by Otto Schenk, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella includes Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Tomasz Konieczny, Louise Alder, Pavol Breslik, Karen Cargill.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 4h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Arabella was composed by Richard Strauss.