Den Festspielsommer 2020 eröffnen die Salzburger Festspiele mit einem Werk, das im Schaffen aller drei Festspielgründer – Richard Strauss, Hugo von Hofmannsthal und Max Reinhardt – eine bedeutende Rolle gespielt hat: „Elektra“ von Richard Strauss. Regie führt Krzysztof Warlikowski, die Wiener Philharmoniker spielen unter der Musikalischen Leitung von Franz Welser-Möst. Die Rolle der Elektra übernimmt der litauische Rising-Star Aušrine Stundyte. Die Chrysothemis singt Asmik Grigorian. An ihrer Se

11K views · 627 reactions | The audience went wild for powerhouse sopranos Nina Stemme and Lise Davidsen’s portrayals as the desperate sisters in Strauss’s Elektra last night, showering them with applause during the final curtain call. Don’t miss their star turns in Patrice Chéreau’s gripping production, led by Maestro Sir Donald Runnicles. On stage through April 20: bit.ly/3wjUNdp | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

1.2K views · 76 reactions | Strauss' Elektra premiered on this day in 1909, and its power endures! ⚡望⚡ Sopranos Ingela Brimberg (Elektra) and Sara Jakubiak (Chrysothemis) interpret the opera's apotheosic final scene in the spectacular 2022 production from Geneva, directed by Ulrich Rasche and conducted by Jonathan Nott. | OperaVision | Facebook

Richard Strauss – Elektra, Finale Metropolitan Opera, 1994 Otto Schenk production Elektra: Hildegard Behrens Chrysothemis: Deborah Voigt A powerful and intense finale, where Strauss’s dramatic writing and massive orchestration reach their ultimate expression. #HistoryOfMusic #LegendaryMusicians #RichardStrauss #Elektra #Opera #MetOpera #HildegardBehrens #DeborahVoigt #ClassicalMusic #OperaLovers | History of Music

37K views · 615 reactions | In a vengeful rage, Elektra screams that it is Klytämnestra herself who must die as retribution for the murder of her husband. Christine Goerke, Soprano stars in the gripping title role through March 23. Tickets: bit.ly/2DBXcFh | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook