Richard Strauss's Elektra at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris in April 2024

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées welcomes Richard Strauss's Elektra for a one-off performance on April 29, 2024. A wonderful opportunity to discover or rediscover this major work of the operatic repertoire, sung in German and surtitled in French and English.

With an approximate running time of 1h50, this Théâtre des Champs-Élysées production promises to be one of the must-see events of the Paris cultural season. Elektra is part of the fruitful collaboration between Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal, inaugurated by this unprecedented violence and darkness, this story of relentless vengeance that continues to fascinate us with its musical and dramatic power.

The work presents a real challenge for the artists taking part in this performance, requiring a deep understanding of the text and solid technical mastery. These artists include some of the most admired names in opera today. We find dramatic soprano Iréne Theorin in the title role of Elektra, recognized as one of the finest interpreters of the role today for her dramatic commitment and vocal power. At her side, mezzo-soprano Violetta Urmana takes on the role of Clytemnestra, bringing an interpretation that is undoubtedly equal to the complexity of the character.

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In addition to Theorin and Urmana, the cast includes Simone Schneider as Chrysothemis, Pawel Konik as Orestes, and Matthias Klink as Egisthe. To conduct this masterpiece with a cast yet to be completed, we welcome Cornelius Meister, at the helm of the Staatsorchester Stuttgart.

Elektra, with its plot drawn from Sophocles' tragedy reworked by Hugo Von Hofmannstahl, is part of a timeless vision of the confrontation with the darkness of the human psyche and the cycle of revenge. Here, the inevitable spiral of revenge is rendered with unparalleled dramatic intensity, Strauss's music exploring the depths of the human soul with unparalleled violence and precision.

In conclusion, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is set to host an exceptional production ofElektra that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss this remarkable evening of music and theater in Paris on April 29, 2024.

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