Elektra
Synopsis
The Otto Schenk production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera in January, 1994. Hildegard Behrens stars as Elektra, with Deborah Voigt as Chrysothemis, Brigitte Fassbaender as Klytämnestra, Donald McIntyre as Orest, and James King as Aegisth. James Levine conducts.
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Hildegard Behrens
Elektra
Deborah Voigt
Chrysothemis
Brigitte Fassbaender
Klytämnestra
Donald McIntyre
Orest
James King
Aegisth
Judith Goldberg
The Confidant
Jean Rawn
The Trainbearer
Philip Creech
A Young Servant
Richard Vernon
An Old Servant
Herbert Perry
The Guardian of Orest
Janet Hopkins
The Overseer of the Servants
Ellen Rabiner
Maid Servant
Kaaren Erickson
Maid Servant
Jane Shaulis
Maid Servant
Elizabeth Byrne
Maid Servant
Theresa Cincione
Maid Servant
James Levine
Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Sophocles
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Elektra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Sophocles
Richard Strauss
Daniel Ankler, Louisa Briccetti
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Rose
Costume Design
Daniel Ankler
Producer
Brian Large
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elektra.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elektra
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What is Elektra about?
The Otto Schenk production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera in January, 1994. Hildegard Behrens stars as Elektra, with Deborah Voigt as Chrysothemis, Brigitte Fassbaender as Klytämnestra, Donald McIntyre as Orest, and James King as Aegisth. James Levine conducts.
Who directed Elektra?
Elektra was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Elektra?
The principal cast of Elektra includes Hildegard Behrens, Deborah Voigt, Brigitte Fassbaender, Donald McIntyre, James King.
When was Elektra released and how long is it?
Elektra was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Elektra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elektra was composed by Richard Strauss.