A woman in an exceptional situation: Electra is driven by grief, pain and hatred. She wants to avenge the death of her father. The tragedy of the Greek king’s daughter was ideal operatic material for Richard Strauss, who describes the psychological profile of a desperate woman in stormy scenes. Kirill Petrenko conducts a concert performance of the opera. Nina Stemme, an acclaimed soloist in dramatic parts, sings the title role.
4.7.2024 1pm est.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill Petrenko
Michaela Schuster
Nina Stemme
Elza van den Heever
Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke
Johan Reuter
WORKS
Richard Strauss
Elektra, opera in one act (concert performance)
Michaela Schustermezzo-soprano (Klytemnestra)
Nina Stemmesoprano (Elektra)
Elza van den Heeversoprano (Chrysothemis)
Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacketenor (Aegisth)
Johan Reuterbass-baritone (Orest)
Anthony Robin Schneiderbass (Tutor to Orest)
Anna Denisovasoprano (Trainbearer of Klytemnestra)
Lucas van Lieroptenor (Young servant)
Andrew Harrisbass (Old servant)
Kirsi Tiihonensoprano (Overseer)
Katharina Magieraalto (1st Maid)
Alexandra Ionismezzo-soprano (3rd Maid)
Lauren Fagansoprano (5th Maid)
Marvic Monrealmezzo-soprano (2nd Maid)
Dorothea Herbertsoprano (4th Maid)
Serafina Starkesoprano (Confidante of Klytemnestra)
Staatskapelle Dresden • Karl Böhm