Strauss: Elektra
"The Metropolitan Opera: Elektra"
Originally released in 2016. Strauss: Elektra is a music film. directed by Gary Halvorson.
Starring Nina Maria Stemme, Waltraud Meier, and Adrianne Pieczonka
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Strauss: Elektra?
Strauss: Elektra was directed by Gary Halvorson.
How long is Strauss: Elektra?
Strauss: Elektra has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Strauss: Elektra released?
Strauss: Elektra was released on April 30, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strauss: Elektra?
The main cast of Strauss: Elektra includes Nina Maria Stemme, Waltraud Meier, Adrianne Pieczonka, Eric Owens, Burkhard Ulrich.