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Lecture

Patrick Bade
Richard Strauss: Arabella – Farewell to Vienna

Wednesday 30.03.2022

Summary

Patrick Bade discusses the creation and story of Arabella (1933), a lyric comedy opera in three acts by Richard Strauss.

Patrick Bade

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Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.