Elektra
Synopsis
Celebrate the triumphant return of the famed Salzburg Festival with this extraordinary production of Richard Strauss’s Elektra, live from the spectacular Felsenreitschule! Lithuanian soprano Aušrinė Stundytė makes her grand debut on the mythical festival stage in the title role, accompanied by the marvelous Ariane Baumgartner and Asmik Grigorian in the roles of Klytaemnestra and Chrysothemis, respectively.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Warlikowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Elektra
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Salzburger Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Warlikowski
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Warlikowski
Director
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elektra
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What is Elektra about?
Celebrate the triumphant return of the famed Salzburg Festival with this extraordinary production of Richard Strauss’s Elektra, live from the spectacular Felsenreitschule! Lithuanian soprano Aušrinė Stundytė makes her grand debut on the mythical festival stage in the title role, accompanied by the marvelous Ariane Baumgartner and Asmik Grigorian in the roles of Klytaemnestra and Chrysothemis, respectively.
Who directed Elektra?
Elektra was directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski.
Who stars in Elektra?
The principal cast of Elektra includes Aušrinė Stundytė, Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, Asmik Grigorian, Michael Laurenz, Derek Welton.
When was Elektra released and how long is it?
Elektra was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Elektra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elektra was composed by Richard Strauss.