Mistaken Identity... and a Fateful Glass of Water ?The Santa Fe Opera Presents ?Arabella? Aug. 23 The opera house, which has ample parking on the east side of the facility, is located 6 miles north of Santa Fe along NM 285 North. The answer comes down to a single glass of water in Arabella, a sumptuous romantic comedy with an element of social commentary, as Richard Strauss returns to the Crosby Theatre after an absence of five years. Financially strapped but aristocratically entitled, the Waldners have raised their younger daughter, Zdenka, as a boy to cut the cost of her upbringing ? at least until her beautiful older sister is married. Once mother and older sister have withdrawn, the young officer Matteo enlists his friend ?Zdenko?s? help in courting Arabella; it?s that or suicide, he insists. Count Elemer calls on Arabella to go sleigh riding; as she leaves to change her outfit, she alerts Zdenka to a stranger peering up from the street below. [...] no sooner has he told his wife of his latest stratagem ? sending a letter and photo of Arabella to his wealthy old army buddy Mandryka ? than a caller also named Mandryka is announced. Unaware of this bright new prospect, Arabella is despondent, wondering why no suitor seems right; perhaps the Coachman?s Ball that evening will brighten her mood. Mandryka feels confirmed in his earlier feelings and confides in her, describing his estates, his young wife?s death, and his country?s tradition of pledging troth with a glass of water ? a symbol of purity. Amid the heightened gaiety she does not notice the desperate Matteo seeking some sign of her affection ? or Zdenka, who presses a key into his hand, saying it is from Arabella and unlocks her bedroom. [...] Zdenka rushes in from upstairs. Purchase Tickets Online or by phone at 505-986-5900 Interested Opera fans are encouraged to check out the website for ticket information and seating. SantaFe.com provides locals and visitors to Santa Fe alike the most current interactive platform for events, music, arts, business, dining and lifestyle.
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