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, runs approx 105 mins (no interval).

Cast/Performers

Deborah Polaski, Hildegard Behrens, Karita Mattila, Nadine Secunde, Felicity Palmer, Jane Henschel

Creatives/Company

Music: Strauss
Lyrics: Hofmannsthal
Book by: Sophocles
Company: Royal Opera
Conductor: Christian Thielemann

Elektra

Elektra (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T01533536393. Details of all Elektra archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1923

Archive Listings

13 May 97
to
31 May 97

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

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