"Arabella" Engages Musically and Theatrically, at S.F. Opera
Strauss's Effortlessly Lyrical Music Outweighs Problematic Libretto by Pamela Feinsilber Richard Strauss's 1933 "Arabella" was last seen in San Francisco in 1998. The long delay between performances likely stems from a frequently ludicrous libretto, which needs a light but subtle touch and calls for lead singers who are also deft actors. The plot centers... Read More Read More