The romantic comedy Arabella was the final collaboration of Richard Strauss and his great librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal. While certain elements of operatic farce are present, there is …

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.

4 days ago · (Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) It’s been 11 years since the Metropolitan Opera presented Strauss’ “Arabella,” one of the composer’s most beautiful and charming works, and …

3 days ago · The Metropolitan Opera’s run of Arabella opened Monday night, with a cast dotted with auspicious company debuts in roles from Arabella’s sister to her three unsuccessful …

2 days ago · Review: Strauss’s ARABELLA Has the Music and the Singers—and Old Vienna—at the Met Willis-Sorensen and Konieczny Head Cast of Classic Production under Maestro Carter

Otto Schenk’s production, with sets designed by Günther Schneider-Siemssen, costumes by Milena Canonero, and lighting by Gil Wechsler, premiered in 1983 and was last presented by …

2 days ago · Rachel Willis-Sørensen headlines a successful revival of Arabella at the Met By Ako Imamura, 11 November 2025 The last of six successful collaborations by Richard Strauss and …

Which theatre is Arabella at? Arabella is at New York's Metropolitan Opera House, which is located at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, 10023.

Oct 11, 2025 · She began somewhat tentatively, mirroring Arabella’s own initial uncertainty, but as the opera unfolded her singing acquired a surer sense of purpose, tracing the character’s …

Revival of the Otto Schenk's production. More information is available on the official website of the opera house.