Arabella
Synopsis
2014 marks a year of celebration recognizing the 150th birthday year of the German late-Romantic orchestral, operatic and lied master composer, Richard Strauss (1864-1949). Arabella (premiered 1933, Dresden) was the last of the half dozen Strauss works to feature a libretto by the great Austrian writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal. This production, from the most recent Salzburg Easter Festival is, after Capriccio, the second of three Richard Strauss operas C Major is releasing in honor of the composers birth, life and work. The star-laden cast includes soprano Renèe Fleming, baritone Thomas Hampson, Albert Dohmen (Covent Garden, Wiener Staatsoper, MET) and Gabriela Beaková (Wiener Staatsoper, Covent Garden). With Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle Dresden, the music of Richard Strauss is in the best of hands. (ORF) Thielemann gets the best out of the cast...especially Renée Fleming with her luxurious soprano FAZ
Top Cast
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Albert Dohmen
Graf Waldner
Gabriela Beňačková
Adelaide
Renée Fleming
Arabella
Hanna Elizabeth Müller
Zdenka
Thomas Hampson
Mandryka
Daniel Behle
Matteo
Benjamin Bruns
Graf Elemer
Derek Welton
Graf Dominik
Steven Humes
Graf Lamoral
Daniela Fally
Fiakermilli
Jane Henschel
Kartenaufschlägerin
Christian Thielemann
Self - Conductor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Florentine Klepper
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Arabella
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- C Major Entertainment, Unitel Classica, ORF, 3sat, Salzburger Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Florentine Klepper
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Bernhard Fleischer, Magdalena Herbst
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
Magdalena Herbst
Producer
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Florentine Klepper
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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?
2014 marks a year of celebration recognizing the 150th birthday year of the German late-Romantic orchestral, operatic and lied master composer, Richard Strauss (1864-1949). Arabella (premiered 1933, Dresden) was the last of the half dozen Strauss works to feature a libretto by the great Austrian writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal. This production, from the most recent Salzburg Easter Festival is, after Capriccio, the second of three Richard Strauss operas C Major is releasing in honor of the composers birth, life and work. The star-laden cast includes soprano Renèe Fleming, baritone Thomas Hampson, Albert Dohmen (Covent Garden, Wiener Staatsoper, MET) and Gabriela Beaková (Wiener Staatsoper, Covent Garden). With Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle Dresden, the music of Richard Strauss is in the best of hands. (ORF) Thielemann gets the best out of the cast...especially Renée Fleming with her luxurious soprano FAZ
Who directed Arabella?
Arabella was directed by Brian Large, Florentine Klepper.
Who stars in Arabella?
The principal cast of Arabella includes Albert Dohmen, Gabriela Beňačková, Renée Fleming, Hanna Elizabeth Müller, Thomas Hampson.
When was Arabella released and how long is it?
Arabella was released in 2014 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.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arabella?
Arabella holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).