Strauss: Elektra - Roberts, Saunders, Mödl, Cassilly, Krause; Stein. Hamburg, 1975
$9.95
Description:
In the 1970s, Hamburg stood out as a major operatic hub, especially for the works of Richard Strauss, offering a mix of world-class guest artists and a remarkable roster of in-house “Fest” singers. In this performance of Elektra, the young Brenda Roberts, still in her twenties, takes on the title role with astonishing vocal beauty, her voluptuous yet youthful tone evoking memories of Ljuba Welitsch. Arlene Saunders is a radiant Chrysothemis, her soprano cutting through Strauss’s massive orchestration with ease and gleam. Though clearly past her vocal prime, Martha Mödl gives a riveting, bone-chilling performance as Klytämnestra, relying on unmatched dramatic commitment. Tom Krause lends noble warmth to Orest with his smooth baritone, while Richard Cassilly adds punch and presence in his brief turn as Ägisth. This performance captures a unique moment in Hamburg’s operatic history, delivered with intensity and flair.
In Mono
OD 11705-2
