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by Richard Strauss



For love or money?

Arabella wants to marry for love, but her parents need her to marry for money. When the man of her dreams appears, will their manipulations ruin her chance to find true happiness? Richard Strauss’ sumptuous romantic comedy is set in Vienna’s golden age.

Sung in German with English translations projected above the stage.




Synopsis

The precarious finances of the once-wealthy and aristocratic Waldner family can only be remedied by an advantageous marriage of Arabella, the other daughter.

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Composer Biography

Richard Strauss rose to become the most important composer of German opera in the early 20th century.

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Performances


Sat. 11/9/13 at 7:30pm

Tue. 11/12/13 at 7:30pm

Thu. 11/14/13 at 7:30pm

Sat. 11/16/13 at 7:30pm

Sun. 11/17/13 at 2:00pm


See 3 operas for as little as $50! Season packages are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale July 22, 2013.

All performances take place at the Ordway.

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