| Label: OPUS ARTE
Catalog: OABD7082D
Format: Elektra: Linda Watson, Klytämnestra: Jane Henschel, Chrysothemis: Manuela Uhl, Aegisth: René Kollo, Orest: Albert Dohmen, Orest’s tutor: Andreas Hörl, A young servant: Jörg Schneider, An old servant: Carsten Sabrowski, An overseer: Irmgard Vilsmaier
Vienna Philharmonic Choir & Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Thielemann (conductor)R. Strauss: Elektra Conducted by Christian Thielemann, this performance was the sensation of the 2010 Baden-Baden Festival. A one-act masterpiece inspired by Greek mythology, it is a dense, jagged cry for justice and vengeance. With its powerfully expressive chords, spooky waltz rhythms and mad dance of triumph, it shakes the audience to the core. Herbert Wernicke’s legendary production for the Bayerische Staatsoper stands out for its clear lines, classical structural elements and striking colour contrasts. Linda Watson, one of the great Wagnerian sopranos of today, superbly masters her role debut as Elektra, one of opera’s most demanding roles.  Price: $57.98 |
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