Featuring the Richard Strauss opera Arabella; conducted by Bernard Haitink. Directed by John Cox. An amorous comedy which tells the story of a woman betrothed to a wealthy landowner. Subtitled. Sung in French. Read more
| Starring | Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ashley Putnam, Regina Sarfaty |
|---|---|
| Director | John Cox |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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Featuring the Richard Strauss opera Arabella; conducted by Bernard Haitink. Directed by John Cox. An amorous comedy which tells the story of a woman betrothed to a wealthy landowner. Subtitled. Sung in French.
| Starring | Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ashley Putnam, Regina Sarfaty, Gianna Rolandi, John Brocheler, Keith Lewis |
|---|---|
| Director | John Cox |
| Studio | WARNER MUSIC VISION |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 40 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English, French, German, Spanish |
| Released | DVD: 22 Sep 2003 Production year: 1984 |
| Format | DVD |
Arabella's perhaps not as well known as Rosenkavalier but there are similarities Girls being married off trouser roles doltish men. The story is as ever silly but the music is as sumptous as any Strauss. Sound could have been better - microphone's seemed to lose the singers occassionally - but a small point.