ELEKTRA: Robert Carsen’s Production ~ Paris 2013

Above: Iréne Theorin as Elektra, borne aloft by the maids

I came upon this video of Robert Carsen’s 2013 production of Strauss’s ELEKTRA for the Bastille, Paris, by chance. Despite an odd acoustic (which you’ll get used to) and the annoying watermark that cuts across the screen, it’s incredibly powerful both musically and visually.

Here is a link to watch it on YouTube. I wish it would be released on DVD.

~ Oberon