R. Strauss: Elektra
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COMPOSERS: R. Strauss
LABELS: Geneon
PERFORMER: Nilsson, Dunn; Metropolitan Opera/Levine; dir. Mills
A red-letter day for Met audiences in this 1980 staging, even if Nilsson’s Elektra has pitch problems. But she also has authority, as does Rysanek’s Chrysothemis, though not Dunn’s Clytemnestra. Levine’s conducting is potent. Worthwhile extras.