This was sent to me only a moment ago and seems a good fit to our on-going Strauss themed discussions: an excerpt of Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra's performance of Richard Strauss's Elektra that I attended earlier this year, with Australian Claire Primrose in the title role:
Absolutely brilliant!
ReplyDeletePrimrose is a genuine Elektra with a rich, dark-hued voice, powerful high notes and spellbinding stage aura. Her singing is ideal for Elektra, as the role demands a more Wagnerian dramatic voice.
ReplyDelete(Cf. Salome can be sung by a lighter more lyrical dramatic soprano.)