Richard Strauss's opera "Elektra" was composed between 1906 and 1908 and premiered on January 25, 1909, in Dresden.
Performer Biography
The recording marks the farewell performance for Laila Andersson-Palme, the soprano singing the title role of Elektra.
Recording & Production
This recording of "Elektra" is a live stage recording from the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, captured on May 4th, 1996.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Richard Strauss's music for "Elektra" is often explosive, with a tonal range wider than in any of his other works, pushing the boundaries of his compositional style.
Performer Biography
Laila Andersson-Palme, a Swedish soprano, was appointed Court singer in 1985 and became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1997.
Interpretation
The production aimed for a simple and stripped-down aesthetic, using only lights and costumes as set design, a concept developed by director Folke Abenius and lighting designer Hans-Åke Sjöquist.
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