Will she marry for love or money? Swedish soprano Malin Byström stars in the title role of Strauss’s nostalgic romantic comedy that explores the fleeting charms of youth, opposite Michael Volle and Juliane Banse. Philippe Auguin conducts.
In the title role, Malin Byström, "elegant in both looks and tone, and sounding full and flexible, is uncannily reminiscent of Kiri Te Kanawa... her voice has silvery plush..."
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.
Conductor Phillipe Auguin "keep[s] things lithe and light-textured in the pit." —New York Times
Saturday, April 19, 1 to 4:30 pm
CAST:
Conductor: Philippe Auguin
Arabella: Malin Byström
Zdenka: Juliane Banse
Matteo: Roberto Saccà
Mandryka: Michael Volle
Waldner: Martin Winkler