Conducted by Christian Thielemann, this performance was the sensation of the 2010 Baden-Baden Festival. A one-act masterpiece inspired by Greek mythology, it is a dense, jagged cry for justice and vengeance. With its powerfully expressive chords, spooky waltz rhythms and mad dance of triumph, it shakes the audience to the core.

Herbert Wernicke’s legendary production for the Bayerische Staatsoper stands out for its clear lines, classical structural elements and striking colour contrasts. Linda Watson, one of the great Wagnerian sopranos of today, superbly masters her role debut as Elektra, one of opera’s most demanding roles.

Cast:
- Elektra: Linda Watson
- Klytämnestra: Jane Henschel
- Chrysothemis: Manuela Uhl
- Aegisth: René Kollo
- Orest: Albert Dohmen
- Orest’s tutor: Andreas Hörl
- A young servant: Jörg Schneider
- An old servant: Carsten Sabrowski
- An overseer: Irmgard Vilsmaier

Stage Director: Herbert Wernicke

Recorded live at Festspielhaus Baden-Baden 29 Jan, 1 & 4 Feb 2010.

‘This final performance was one that those in the hall will remember and talk about for years to come.’ - Playbill Arts

Extra features: Cast gallery

Running time: 1 hour 40 mins
Region Code: All regions
Picture format: 16:9 Anamorphic
Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Menu language: EN
Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/ES