Strauss: Elektra
“The Metropolitan Opera: Elektra”
Synopsis
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.
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Elektra: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Patrice Chéreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Strauss: Elektra
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Patrice Chéreau
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
Caroline de Vivaise
Costume Design
Richard Peduzzi
Production Design
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Patrice Chéreau
Director
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
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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 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.
Who directed Strauss: Elektra?
Strauss: Elektra was directed by Gary Halvorson, Patrice Chéreau.
Who stars in Strauss: Elektra?
The principal cast of Strauss: Elektra includes Nina Maria Stemme, Waltraud Meier, Adrianne Pieczonka, Eric Owens, Burkhard Ulrich.
When was Strauss: Elektra released and how long is it?
Strauss: Elektra was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Strauss: Elektra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strauss: Elektra was composed by Richard Strauss.