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Arabella Vienna 2019 Magee Konieczny Reiss
Popular Singers in this Opera Recording
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: Arabella   
- Composer: Strauss Richard  
- Libretto: Hugo von Hofmannsthal    Libretto Text, Libretto Index
- Venue & Opera Company: Wiener Staatsoper Vienna  
- Recorded: February 6, 2019
- Type: Staged Opera Live
- Singers: Wolfgang Bankl, Emily Magee, Chen Reiss, Tomasz Konieczny, Daniel Behle, Daniela Fally, Stephanie Houtzeel
- Conductor: Axel Kober  
- Orchestra: Staatsopernorchester Wien  
- Chorus: Staatsopernchor Wien  
- Stage Director: Sven-Eric Bechtolf  
- Stage Designer: Rolf Glittenberg  
- Costume Designer: Marianne Glittenberg  
There are so many Arabellas from Vienna. This is definitely not one of my favorite versions. Mainly because of the Arabella of Magee who has neither the right voice or character for Arabella. Have a look at Schwanewilms to see the difference. Konieczny is much better as Mandryka. Also Chen Reiss as Zdenka does not make things better. Her voice becomes harsh too often. But the supporting roles are quite good.