Richard Strauss: Arabella – A Lyric Comedy Masterpiece by Richard Strauss (2 DVD Set)

Product Information

Key Details

• UPC: 0814337011727
• Product Type: 2 DVD
• Title: Arabella
• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Festival: Osterfestspiele Salzburg 2014
• Format: High Definition, NTSC, 16:9
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: German (original language) with English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
• Total Running Time: 178 minutes
• Region: Worldwide (Region Code 0)

Overview

Experience the exquisite charm of Richard Strauss's Arabella in this spectacular high-definition DVD production from the Osterfestspiele Salzburg 2014. Described by Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal as a "lyric comedy," Arabella unfolds the touching story of true love between two very different couples—bound forever "in joy and sorrow, hurt and forgiveness." Featuring the incomparable Renée Fleming in the title role alongside Thomas Hampson, Gabriela Beňačková, and the promising young tenor Daniel Behle, this performance marks the first appearance of Arabella at the Salzburg Easter Festival since 1958. Under the baton of the renowned Strauss specialist Christian Thielemann, and with a stellar ensemble from the Staatskapelle Dresden and the Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, this production is truly a dream come true for opera lovers.

Product Features

Format & Presentation

• Media: 2DVD set capturing the live performance in stunning high definition
• Video Quality: Filmed at the Großes Festspielhaus, Salzburg, presented in NTSC 16:9
• Audio: Enjoy the immersive sound quality with PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1

Cast & Crew Highlights

• Principal Roles:
  • Arabella: Renée Fleming
  • Tatyana’s Counterpart (or related role): Thomas Hampson
  • Supporting Cast: Gabriela Beňačková, Albert Dohmen, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, and Daniel Behle, among others
• Musical Ensemble:
  • Staatskapelle Dresden under the expert direction of Christian Thielemann
  • Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Chorus Master: Wolfram Tetzner
• Creative Team:
  • Stage Director: Florentine Klepper
  • Set Designer: Martina Segna
  • Costume Designer: Anna Sofie Te
  • Lighting Designer: Bernd Purkrabek
  • Choreographer: Volker Michl
  • Dramaturg: Sophie Becker
  • Video Director: Brian Large

Additional Details

• Recording Venue: Großes Festspielhaus, Salzburg (10–21 April 2014)
• Production Partners: A co-production of UNITEL CLASSICA, DRF, and 3sat in cooperation with Osterfestspiele Salzburg

Interesting Facts

• Historic Return:
  This is the first production of Arabella at the Salzburg Easter Festival since 1958, marking a historic return to one of the most celebrated opera festivals in the world.
• Critical Acclaim:
  Critics have praised the performance, with Klassikinfo remarking, "Omer Meir Wellber once again proves incredibly sensitive and experienced for his age," and The Sunday Times spotlighting rising star Artur Rucinski.
• Dream Cast:
  Renée Fleming and Thomas Hampson are hailed as a "dream couple for Richard Strauss," with the production also showcasing the remarkable talents of emerging artists like Daniel Behle.

Publishers

This DVD is produced by UNITEL CLASSICA in collaboration with Osterfestspiele Salzburg and is brought to you by C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. The material is copyright protected and licensed for private use only.

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