{"product_id":"elektra-dvd-1","title":"Elektra - DVD","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1903, Richard Strauss attended a performance of Elektra, a play by the Viennese poet Hugo von Hofmannsthal based on the tragedy by Sophocles. Three years later, Strauss came to an understanding with Hofmannsthal on a lyric adaptation of his play. The operatic premiere in Dresden in January 1909 initially drew a tepid response, but quickly won over audiences and today occupies an enviable place in the repertoire of opera houses worldwide. It remains one of the most scathing masterpieces of the whole lyric repertoire. The last production staged by Patrice Ch reau, this Elektra will remain as the most striking lyrical Aix-en-Provence event of recent years. German soprano Evelyn Herlitzius portrays Elektra, Waltraud Meier and Adrianne Pieczonka portray Clytemnestra and Chrysothemis respectively. Everyone's loneliness and intimate struggles are Ch reau's favored themes. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Orchestre de Paris. \"Patrice Ch reau's staging of Strauss' chilling opera is a triumph...'. - Financial Times HHHHH\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of discs: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: BEL AIR CLASSIQUES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre\/category: POP, CHAMBER MUSIC \u0026amp; RECITALS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease date: 8\/26\/2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable quantity: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"mediamall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53603514155301,"sku":"PUM39K-PE80-C1","price":34.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/8142\/3397\/files\/elektra-dvd_dxIuN.jpg?v=1786965568","url":"https:\/\/mediamall.com\/products\/elektra-dvd-1","provider":"mediamall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}