Vermont Public Classical

Arabella

Vermont Public | By Tim Johnson

Published April 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM EDT

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Malin Byström as the title character of Strauss’s “Arabella.” ";s:3:"

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Michael Volle as Mandryka in Strauss’s “Arabella.” ";s:3:

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Michael Volle as Mandryka and Malin Byström as the title character in Strauss’s “Arabella.” ";s:3:"

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Audrey Luna as Fiakermilli in Strauss’s “Arabella.” ";s:3:

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Juliane Banse as Zdenka and Malin Byström as the title character of Strauss’s “Arabella.” ";s:3:"

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Juliane Banse as Zdenka in Strauss’s “Arabella.” ";s:3:

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Saturday Matinee presents the Metropolitan Opera's production of Strauss' Arabella.

Michael Volle "made his Met debut with an assured, intelligent performance as Mandryka... he acts with his vocal instrument, capturing both the cultivated and the rough, boisterous qualities" of the character. - New York Times

Malin Byström sings the role of Arabella , with Genia Kühmeier (Zdenka), Roberto Saccà (Matteo), Michael Volle (Mandryka), Martin Winkler (Waldner)

Philippe Auguin conducts. Read the synopsis.

Broadcast Saturday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m.