Immerse yourself in the gripping intensity of Richard Strauss's "Elektra," a powerful opera that delves into themes of revenge, madness, and the human psyche. This live recording from Florence in 1950, conducted by the renowned Dimitri Mitropoulos, captures the raw energy and dramatic prowess of the performance. The opera, composed by Richard Strauss with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, is based on the ancient Greek myth of Electra, a princess consumed by her quest for vengeance against her mother, Clytemnestra. The score is a tour de force of orchestration, demanding both technical brilliance and emotional depth from the performers. This album offers a unique opportunity to experience the electrifying atmosphere of a live performance, with the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra and Chorus delivering a stirring rendition of Strauss's monumental work. Spanning over an hour and thirty minutes, this recording is a testament to the enduring power of Strauss's music and the timeless relevance of the Electra myth.
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Elektra, op. 58: Wo bleibt Elektra?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Gertrud Schuster, Polly Batic, Katia Sabo, Dagmar Schmedes, Friedl Riegler, Charlotte Markus
Elektra, op. 58: Allein! Weh, ganz allein.Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Elektra! ... Ah, das Gesicht!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Daniza Ilitsch, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Ich kann nicht sitzenRichard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Daniza Ilitsch, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Was heulst du? Fort! Hinein!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Daniza Ilitsch
Elektra, op. 58: Was willst du?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Martha Mödl, Anny Konetzni, Dorathea Frass
Elektra, op. 58: Ich will nichts hören!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Martha Mödl, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Ich habe keine guten Nächte.Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Martha Mödl, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Wenn das rechte BlutopferRichard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Martha Mödl
Elektra, op. 58: Was bluten muss?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Martha Mödl
Elektra, op. 58: Was sagen sie ihr denn?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Daniza Ilitsch
Elektra, op. 58: Platz da! Wer lungert so vor der Tür?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Josef Schmidinger, Ljubomir Panischeff
Elektra, op. 58: Nun muss es hier von uns geschehn.Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Daniza Ilitsch
Elektra, op. 58: Wie stark du bist!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Daniza Ilitsch
Elektra, op. 58: Von jetzt ab will ich deine Schwester sein,Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Daniza Ilitsch
Elektra, op. 58: Nun denn, allein!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Was willst du, fremder Mensch?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Hans Braun
Elektra, op. 58: Wer bist denn du?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Hans Braun, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Orest! Orest! Orest! Orest!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Hans Braun
Elektra, op. 58: Du wirst es tun?Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konetzni, Hans Braun, Wilhelm Felden
Elektra, op. 58: Ich habe ihm das Beil nicht geben können!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Anny Konentzni, Daniza Ilitsch, Gertrud Schuster, Polly Batic, Katia Sabo, Dagmar Schmedes, Friedl Riegler (Magd
Elektra, op. 58: He! Lichter! Lichter!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Franz Klarwein, Anny Konetzni
Elektra, op. 58: Elektra! Schwester! Komm mit uns!Richard Strauss, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Daniza Ilitsch, Anny Konetzni, Chorus
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