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BBC Proms 2003

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The Proms' exploration of Greek myths continues with Strauss's operatic thriller about Princess Elektra and her ruthless quest to revenge her father's death. Introduced by Stephanie Hughes.

Strauss Elektra

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Donald Runnicles

(This concert is televised on BBC4 at 7.30pm/1.35am)

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephanie Hughes
Musicians:
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Donald Runnicles
Elektra:
Gabriele Schnaut (soprano)
Chrysothemis:
Janice Watson (soprano)
Clytemnestra:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo)
Aegisthus:
John Treleaven (tenor)
Orestes:
Alan Held (bass)
First maid:
Susan Gorton (contralto)
Second maid:
Antonia Sotglu (mezzo)
Third maid:
Sarah Castle (mezzo)
Fourth maid:
Gweneth-Ann Jeffers (soprano)
Fifth maid:
Rebecca Nash (soprano)
Overseer:
Mary Lloyd Davies (soprano)
Young servant:
Huw Rhys-Evans (tenor)
Maidservants and men and women of the household:
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Source: Radio Times

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