Details

An operatic psychodrama and the first opera to be influenced by the theories of Freud. Premiered in 1909 when it caused a storm this story is a free adaptation of Sophocles tragedy. Sung in German with English surtitles. running time: 1 hour 50 minutes (no interval). New Production. Supported (2003) by the Benefactors' Circle.

Cast/Performers

Anne Schwanewilms (Chrysothemis), Felicity Palmer (Klytemnestra), Siegfried Jerusalem (Aegistheus), John Tomlinson (Orestes), Frances McCafferty (Maid), Ekaterina Gubanova (Maid), Gillian Knight (Maid), Gweneth-Ann Jeffers (Maid), Rebecca Nash (Maid), Christine Bunning (Overseer), Darren Jeffrey (Orests's Tutor), Alasdair Elliott (Young Servant), Jonathan May (Old Servant)

Creatives/Company

Music: Strauss
Lyrics: Hofmannsthal
Book by: Sophocles
Company: Royal Opera
Conductor: Christoph von Dohnanyi
Design: Charles Edwards
Costume: Brigitte Reiffenstuel

Elektra

Elektra (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T0255215547. Details of all Elektra archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1923

Archive Listings

31 Mar 03
to
19 Apr 03

Royal Opera House
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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