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| Length: | 1 h 50 min |
Description:
This Metropolitan Opera production features Strauss and von Hofmannsthal's intense adaptation of Sophocles' Elektra. The opera depicts a world consumed by darkness and a desire for revenge, as Elektra waits for her brother Orestes to return so she can avenge her father’s murder. Her sister Chrysothemis wants to escape the past and move on. The music powerfully reflects this story, capturing both the violence and the characters' deep longing. Strauss’ rich score draws from Greek tragedy, creating a feeling of pity and fear that resonates with the audience. This adaptation brings an old story to life for today’s viewers through its strong music and enduring themes.
| Alternative title: | Strauss: Elektra |
| Release year: | 1980 |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Herbert Graf, David Stivender |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | opera |
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