
Arabella
Synopsis
Arabella, Op. 79, is a lyric comedy or opera in three acts by Richard Strauss to a German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, their sixth and last operatic collaboration.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 19, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Arabella
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
Günther Schneider-Siemssen
Production Design
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arabella.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arabella
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arabella about?
Arabella, Op. 79, is a lyric comedy or opera in three acts by Richard Strauss to a German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, their sixth and last operatic collaboration.
Who directed Arabella?
Arabella was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Arabella?
The principal cast of Arabella includes Kiri Te Kanawa, Wolfgang Brendel, Natalie Dessay, Christian Thielemann, MET Orchestra.
When was Arabella released and how long is it?
Arabella was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Arabella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arabella was composed by Richard Strauss.

















