Richard Strauss: Elektra, opera in one act, Op. 58*
Monday Jun 1 20:00
Prešernova 10
Classical mythology has experienced different revivals throughout history – Strauss’ and Hofmannsthal’ Elektra reflected the spirit of the time, an era when the interest in psychoanalysis reached its acme. Theirs is a timeless story about pathological hate and violence, whose turn-of-the-century premiere was greeted with mixed and hesitant reception.
The staging of Elektra is a great challenge for every opera house. The chilling, yet entrancing drama demands a massive orchestral force – our production will be accompanied by more than 100 players of the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra. To be sung by charismatic Maida Hundeling, Electra is one of the most difficult roles ever composed for a dramatic soprano.
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