Richard Strauss' Elektra: Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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The last date listed for Washington National Opera: Strauss' Elektra was Tuesday May 27, 2008 / 7:30pm.
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MattD
I had a terrific seat and could read the German translation to English very easily. Magnificient music.Written on May 14 2008
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Linda Hirsch
Seats were a little to the side but still fine.Written on May 16 2008
The woman who sang Electra was SUPERB and the orchestral music was beautiful. It's not, however, my favorite opera.
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ViolasROCK
I'm no expert but I do play viola and thought the orchestra was in tune (not the case w/Nov. '07 production of Don Giovanni). Nice production I thought - wasn't too "out there" but modern. Had a great time and worth every penny!Written on May 16 2008
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eugene saunders
Washington National Opera presented Elektra, by Richard Strauss. The seats were very good and tickets were easily available at the will call office. This was first rate singing and drama. A very fine experience.Written on May 16 2008
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More Information About Washington National Opera: Strauss' Elektra
Website
http://www.dc-opera.org/ourseason/elektra.asp
Description
<p>Elektra
</p>
<p>Composed by Richard Strauss
Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
WNO Revival
Sung in German with English supertitles</p>
<p>Agamemnon, king of ancient Mycenae, has been murdered by his wife and her lover. Obsessed with her father's death, Elektra will stop at nothing until his death is avenged, but when her brother returns from exile and carries out her wishes, the mental strain proves too much for her, as the opera culminates in a frenzied dance of vengeance.</p>
Cast:
Elektra: Susan Bullock
Chrysothemis: Christine Goerke
Klytemnästra : Irina Mishura
Orest: Daniel Sumegi
Aegisth : Alan Woodrow
Tutor : Robert Cantrell
Overseer: Vivian Tierney
Klytemnästra's Trainbearer: Alia Waheed
Klytemnästra's Confidante: Lisa Eden
Young Servant : Yingxi Zhang
Old Servant : David B. Morris
Maidservants: Aundi Marie Moore, Elizabeth Andrews Roberts, Magdalena Wór, Claudia Huckle, Yvette Smith
Conductor: Heinz Fricke
Director: David Kneuss
Set and Costume Design: Robert Israel
Lighting Design: Mimi Jordan Sherin
About the Ticket Supplier: Washington National Opera
As the resident opera company of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera (WNO) draws on a rich history to offer high-quality grand opera featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Additionally, WNO serves as a vital resource throughout the Washington metro area, bringing opera to a broad public through its award-winning education and community programs.