Arabella Opera in three acts Libretto by HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHAL
(sung in English: translation by JOHN GUTMAN ) direct from the English National Opera at the London Coliseum
The last opera of the Strauss and Hofmannsthal partnership tells how the impecunious Count Waldner sets about saving the family fortunes by finding a wealthy suitor for his daughter Arabella.
English National Opera Chorus, chorus-master HOWARD WILLIAMS
English National Opera Orchestra leader BARRY COLLINS conducted by Mark Elder Act 1