Strauss: Elektra - Nilsson, Lindholm, Ericson, Saedén, Høiseth; Klobucar. Stockholm, 1974

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For this production of Elektra, the Royal Swedish Opera assembled the same cast as their legendary production from 1965 (available here)
The aforementioned 1965 production served as Birgit Nilsson's role debut as Elektra, a role that should would dominate for nearly two decades. Nine years later the voice lacks a certain amount of flexibility but she still manages to deliver earth-shattering high notes with astonishing ease.
Berit Lindholm as Chrysothemis is found at her prime and delivers a performance that far surpasses her earlier outing.
Barbro Ericson creates a chilling portrayal of Klytämnstra, without ever sacrificing the beauty of her lush mezzo.