Arabella
Originally released in 2014. Arabella is a music film. directed by Brian Large. With a runtime of 2h 58m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, and Gabriela Beňačková
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 58m
178 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- C Major Entertainment
- Unitel Classica
- ORF
- 3sat
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Arabella?
Arabella was directed by Brian Large.
How long is Arabella?
Arabella has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
When was Arabella released?
Arabella was released on June 17, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arabella?
The main cast of Arabella includes Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Gabriela Beňačková, Albert Dohmen, Hanna Elizabeth Müller.