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
SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:18AM on October 26, 2018