Elektra : Wernicke, Thielemann / Munich Philharmonic, L.Watson, J.Henschel, Uhl, Kollo, etc (2010 Stereo)

Baden-Baden, 2010
Richard Strauss: ELEKTRA (Blu-ray Disc Version)

Elektra - Linda Watson
Klytamnestra - Jane Henschel
Chrysothemis - Manuela Uhl
Aegisth - Rene Kollo
Orest - Albert Dohmen
Orest's Tutor - Andreas Horl
A young servant - Jorg Schneider
An old servant - Carsten Sabrowski
An overseer - Irmgard Vilsmaier

Vienna Philharmonia Chorus
Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Christian Thielemann, conductor

Herbert Wernicke, stage director
Recorded live at Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, 29 January, 1 and 4 February 2010.

Bonus: Cast gallery

Picture format: 1080i High Definition
Sound format: LPCM Stereo / DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Menu language: English
Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish
Running time: 100 mins
No. of Discs: 1 (BD 50)

Note: This Blu-ray Disc is only playable on Blu-ray Disc players and not compatible with standard DVD players.

Conducted by Christian Thielemann, this performance was the sensation of the 2010 Baden-Baden Festival. A one-act masterpiece inspired by Greek mythology, it is a dense, jagged cry for justice and vengeance. With its powerfully expressive chords, spooky waltz rhythms and mad dance of triumph, it shakes the audience to the core. Herbert Wernicke’s legendary production for the Bayerische Staatsoper stands out for its clear lines, classical structural elements and striking colour contrasts. Linda Watson, one of the great Wagnerian sopranos of today, superbly masters her role debut as Elektra, one of opera’s most demanding roles. ( Opus Arte )