Strauss R: Elektra
“Elektra by Richard Strauss at the Salzburger Festspiele”
Synopsis
The Nikolaus Lehnhoff production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", recorded live at the Salzburger Festspiele in 2010. Iréne Theorin stars as Elektra, with Eva-Maria Westbroek as Chrysothemis, Waltraud Meier as Klytämnestra, Robert Gambill as Aegisth, and René Pape as Orest. Daniele Gatti conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Grimm
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Strauss R: Elektra
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Unitel Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Grimm
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Schmidt-Futterer
Costume Design
Thomas Grimm
Director
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strauss R: Elektra
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What is Strauss R: Elektra about?
The Nikolaus Lehnhoff production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", recorded live at the Salzburger Festspiele in 2010. Iréne Theorin stars as Elektra, with Eva-Maria Westbroek as Chrysothemis, Waltraud Meier as Klytämnestra, Robert Gambill as Aegisth, and René Pape as Orest. Daniele Gatti conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker.
Who directed Strauss R: Elektra?
Strauss R: Elektra was directed by Thomas Grimm.
Who stars in Strauss R: Elektra?
The principal cast of Strauss R: Elektra includes Iréne Theorin, Waltraud Meier, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Robert Gambill, René Pape.
When was Strauss R: Elektra released and how long is it?
Strauss R: Elektra was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Strauss R: Elektra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strauss R: Elektra was composed by Richard Strauss.