Strauss: Elektra - Schröder-Feinen, Rysanek, Varnay, Cassilly, Stamm, Schwarz; Böhm. Hamburg, 1974

$9.95

Description:

This performance of Elektra captures Ursula Schröder-Feinen in her all-too-brief vocal prime, delivering the title role with intensity and brilliance. Leonie Rysanek, as Chrysothemis, makes a grand impression—her singing and stage presence are nothing short of larger-than-life, infusing each scene with vivid personality. In contrast, Astrid Varnay brings a more nuanced portrayal to Klytämnestra, shaping a character who evokes both revulsion and sympathy through subtle, expressive detail. Karl Böhm leads the orchestra with rhythmic precision, yet manages to preserve the score's raw, elemental power.

Mono

OD 11746-2