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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.

Cast/Performers

Susan Bullock (Elektra), Anne Schwanewilms (Chrysothemis), Jane Henschel (Klytemnestra), Johan Reuter (Orest), Frank van Aken (Aegisth), Frances McCafferty (First Maid), Monika-Evelin Liiv (Second Maid), Kathleen Wilkinson (Third Maid), Elizabeth Woollett (Fourth Maid), Eri Nakamura (Fifth Maid), Miriam Murphy (Overseer), Alfie Boe (Young Servant), Vuyani Mlinde (Oreste's Tutor), Jeremy White (Old Servant)

Creatives/Company

Music: Strauss
Lyrics: Hofmannsthal
Book by: Sophocles
Producer: Royal Opera
Director(s): Charles Edwards, Leah Hausman (movement)
Design: Charles Edwards
Lighting: Charles Edwards
Costume: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Conductor: Mark Elder

Elektra

Elektra (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T705897980. Details of all Elektra archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1923

Archive Listings

8 Nov 08
  to
24 Nov 08
Royal Opera House
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.
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