MET Live in HD: Arabella

Name: MET Live in HD: Arabella
Start: 2025-11-22T13:00:00+0000
Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center

November 22, 2025 1:00 pm

Ulster Performing Arts Center
601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

Strauss' elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th century Vienna to the Met stage in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk. Soprano Rachel Willis Sorensen makes her role debut as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder makes her Met debut as her sister Zdenka, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet.

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Why We Like It

Strauss' Arabella is a beautifully crafted opera that captures the elegance and romance of 19th century Vienna.
The production by legendary director Otto Schenk is visually stunning, immersing the audience in the opulent world of the opera.
The cast features a talented ensemble, including rising stars Rachel Willis Sorensen and Louise Alder in their Met debuts.

Who Should Attend

Opera lovers, fans of Strauss' works, and those interested in experiencing the grandeur and artistry of a live Metropolitan Opera production will enjoy this event.

In the Spotlight

Rachel Willis Sorensen

Soprano making her role debut as the title heroine, Arabella, a young noblewoman in search of love.

Louise Alder

Radiant soprano making her Metropolitan Opera debut as Arabella's sister, Zdenka.

Tomasz Konieczny

Bass-baritone portraying the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet.

About the Venue

Ulster Performing Arts Center

A historic theater in Kingston, New York that provides an intimate and elegant setting for live performances, including this live satellite broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.