Strauss: Elektra
Apr 30, 2016 · 1h 52m
Director
Gary Halvorson, Patrice ChéreauOverview
The great singing actress Nina Stemme gives a heart-wrenching performance in the title role of Strauss’s blazing one-act drama, adapted from the ancient Greek myth. Patrice Chéreau’s acclaimed production—the last staging he worked on before his death in 2013—also stars Waltraud Meier as Klytämnestra, Elektra’s nightmare-haunted mother, Adrianne Pieczonka as Chrysothemis, her sister, and Eric Owens as Orest, their brother, whose return home brings their family story to a terrifying climax. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the monumental and highly influential score.
Cast of Strauss: Elektra
Crew of Strauss: Elektra
About Strauss: Elektra
What is Strauss: Elektra about?
The great singing actress Nina Stemme gives a heart-wrenching performance in the title role of Strauss’s blazing one-act drama, adapted from the ancient Greek myth. Patrice Chéreau’s acclaimed production—the last staging he worked on before his death in 2013—also stars Waltraud Meier as Klytämnestra, Elektra’s nightmare-haunted mother, Adrianne Pieczonka as Chrysothemis, her sister, and Eric…
When was Strauss: Elektra released?
Strauss: Elektra was released on April 30, 2016.
Where can I watch Strauss: Elektra?
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How long is Strauss: Elektra?
Strauss: Elektra runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Who directed Strauss: Elektra?
Strauss: Elektra was directed by Gary Halvorson and Patrice Chéreau.
Who is in the cast of Strauss: Elektra?
The cast of Strauss: Elektra includes Nina Maria Stemme (Elektra), Waltraud Meier (Klytaemnestra), Adrianne Pieczonka (Chrysothemis), Eric Owens (Orestes) and Burkhard Ulrich (Aegisth).