
Elektra
Music
Overview
Last production staged by Patrice Chéreau, this Elektra will remain as the main and most striking lyrical event of these last years in Aix-en-Provence. This production is leaded by three amazing singers: the German soprano Evelyn Herlitzius gave a tremendous, never-to-be-forgotten account of the title role, Waltraud Meier portrays a human and chilling Clytemnestra and Adrianne Pieczonka is a fantastic Chrysothemis. Everyone's loneliness and intimate struggles are Patrice Chéreau's favorites theatrical themes. With Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting the Orchestre de Paris, this production of Elektra becomes an unforgettable experience.
Top Cast
Evelyn Herlitzius
Evelyn Herlitzius
Elektra
Evelyn Herlitzius
Elektra


Adrianne Pieczonka
Adrianne Pieczonka
Chrysothemis
Adrianne Pieczonka
Chrysothemis


Waltraud Meier
Waltraud Meier
Klytämnestra
Waltraud Meier
Klytämnestra


Mikhail Petrenko
Mikhail Petrenko
Orest
Mikhail Petrenko
Orest


Tom Randle
Tom Randle
Aegisth
Tom Randle
Aegisth


Franz Mazura
Franz Mazura
Pfleger des Orest
Franz Mazura
Pfleger des Orest
Florian Hoffmann
Florian Hoffmann
Junger Diener
Florian Hoffmann
Junger Diener


Donald McIntyre
Donald McIntyre
Alter Diener
Donald McIntyre
Alter Diener
Renate Behle
Renate Behle
Aufseherin
Renate Behle
Aufseherin
Bonita Hyman
Bonita Hyman
Erste Magd
Bonita Hyman
Erste Magd
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