Elektra (1994)
The Otto Schenk production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera in January, 1994. Hildegard Behrens stars as Elektra, with Deborah Voigt as Chrysothemis, Brigitte Fassbaender as Klytämnestra, Donald McIntyre as Orest, and James King as Aegisth. James Levine conducts.
Director: Brian Large
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: January 1, 1994
Cast
- Hildegard Behrens - Elektra
- Deborah Voigt - Chrysothemis
- Brigitte Fassbaender - Klytämnestra
- Donald McIntyre - Orest
- James King - Aegisth
- Judith Goldberg - The Confidant
- Jean Rawn - The Trainbearer
- Philip Creech - A Young Servant
- Richard Vernon - An Old Servant
- Herbert Perry - The Guardian of Orest
Screenplay
- Sophocles (Original Story)
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal (Story)
Music: Richard Strauss
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration, Heavy Metal and Dark Guitar Shred, Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
concert, live performance, opera live performance
More Films by Director: Brian Large
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elektra about?
- The Otto Schenk production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera in January, 1994. Hildegard Behrens stars as Elektra, with Deborah Voigt as Chrysothemis, Brigitte Fassbaender as Klytämnestra, Donald McIntyre as Orest, and James King as Aegisth. James Levine conducts.
- Who directed Elektra?
- Elektra was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in Elektra?
- Elektra stars Hildegard Behrens, Deborah Voigt, Brigitte Fassbaender, Donald McIntyre, James King, Judith Goldberg.
- How long is Elektra?
- Elektra has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Elektra?
- Elektra is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Elektra produced?
- Elektra was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Elektra?
- The themes of Elektra include: Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration, Heavy Metal and Dark Guitar Shred, Rock Music and Stage.