Arabella by Richard Strauss - Wiener Staatsoper Production DVD 

UPC: 5060266600500

Product Features

• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Librettist: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
• Main Cast:Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst
  • Arabella: Emily Magee
  • Zdenka: Genia Kühmeier
  • Mandryka: Tomasz Konieczny
  • Count Waldner: Wolfgang Bankl
  • Matteo: Michael Schade
  • Adelaide: Zoryana Kushpler
• Director: Sven-Eric Bechtolf
• Production: Wiener Staatsoper in coproduction with LGM Television, MEZZO, and Unitel Classica
• Format: DVD, 16:9 widescreen, NTSC, compatible with all regions
• Audio: PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 Digital Surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese
• Running Time: 152 minutes

Overview

Arabella, Richard Strauss's last collaboration with librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal, tells the poignant and complex story of two sisters, Arabella and Zdenka, navigating love and family expectations in Viennese society. Arabella, pressured to marry for wealth to save her family’s fortunes, yearns for a marriage based on true love. Meanwhile, her sister, Zdenka, raised as a boy to reduce the family’s societal expenses, secretly loves one of Arabella's suitors, Matteo. This DVD presents Sven-Eric Bechtolf’s acclaimed interpretation of Arabella, with Emily Magee and Tomasz Konieczny starring as Arabella and Mandryka. The production, backed by the Vienna State Opera Orchestra under Franz Welser-Möst’s baton, beautifully brings to life Strauss’s lush score and Hofmannsthal’s complex libretto.

Interesting Facts

• Historical Significance: Arabella was left unfinished by Hofmannsthal due to his sudden passing in 1929. The ambiguities in the libretto invite unique interpretations by each production’s director and performers.
• Critical Acclaim: This production has been lauded for its "spectacular" staging and authenticity, with special praise for Emily Magee’s portrayal of Arabella, embodying grace and depth.
• Production Design: The set and costumes by Rolf and Marianne Glittenberg contribute to the visually rich, period-accurate ambiance of this staging, highlighting the elegance of Viennese society.
• Sound and Picture Quality: The DVD includes high-definition 16:9 video and dual audio options in PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 Surround, ensuring a high-quality viewing and listening experience.

Extra Features

• Cast Gallery: A visual gallery of the cast members and their roles.

Publisher

Electric Picture
Website: www.electric-picture.com

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