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Arabella (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film

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Released in 2014, Arabella is a notable film directed by Brian Large, running about 178 minutes.

What it’s 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, 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

Who’s in it. Arabella stars Renée Fleming as Arabella, Thomas Hampson as Mandryka, Gabriela Beňačková as Adelaide and Albert Dohmen as Graf Waldner, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arabella page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Arabella (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arabella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Arabella?
Arabella stars Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Gabriela Beňačková, Albert Dohmen and Hanna Elizabeth Müller.
When was Arabella released?
Arabella was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.