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The First Night of the Proms: Elektra

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Opera in one act by Richard Strauss.
The 99th season of the Proms opens with a concert performance of Strauss's vivid portrayal of classical tragedy - a gripping tale of passion and revenge, performed by an internationally acclaimed cast. Sung in German.

BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers, conductor Andrew Davis.

(Simultaneous broadcast with BBC2)
(Proms page 18)

Contributors

Composer:
Richard Strauss
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Singers:
BBC Singers
Conductor:
Andrew Davis
Elektra:
Marilyn Zschau (sop)
Clytemnestra:
Eva Randova (mezzo)
Oesfes:
Willard White (bass-bar)
Chrysothemis:
Deborah Voight (sop)
Aegisthus:
William Cochran (tenor)
Tutor:
Peter Sidhom (baritone)
Old servant:
Peter Sidhom (baritone)
Confidante:
Gillian Webster (sop)
Fourth maid:
Gillian Webster (sop)
Overseer:
Phyllis Cannan (sop)
Train-bearer:
Phyllis Cannan (sop)
Young servant:
Robert Burt (tenor)
Maid:
Judith Howarth (sop)
Maid:
Ann Howard (mezzo)
Maid:
Anne Mason (mezzo)
Maid:
Gillian Knight (mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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