Gertraud Eckert Sings Klytemnestra

Above: Clytemnestra by English artist John Collier (1850-1931)

There’s very little information to be found regarding mezzo-soprano Gertraud Eckert; not even a photo could I find of this singer, who was born in Vienna in 1941.

Ms. Eckert made her operatic debut in 1964 at Bonn, later appearing at Bregenz, Brussels, Innsbruck, and Graz. It was in the last-named city that she was based thru most of her career. Beyond that, I can find nothing more.

But I do like her Klytemnestra on this live recording of ELEKTRA from Graz 1973; Ludmila Dvořáková was singing the title-role for what seems to be the only time in her career.

Gertraud Eckert as Klytemnestra – ELEKTRA – with Ludmila Dvořáková – Graz 1973

Gertraud Eckert’s singing is both voicy and characterful. I wish I could find out more about her.

~ Oberon