richard strauss karl bohm orchester der wiener staatsoper wiener staatsopernchor birgit nilsson leonie rysanek regina resnik eberhard wachter wolfgang windgassen elektra 2xcd album mono Because Music Comedy Media Very Good (VG)

Comedy Media Very Good (VG) Sleeve Generic Label Polydor Year 1969 Country Austria Format 7"

propulsive rhythms

Schwarz Oder Rosa 3:55

Sehr Ruhig 3:10

Essential arena rock from the era

richard strauss karl bohm orchester der wiener staatsoper wiener staatsopernchor birgit nilsson leonie rysanek regina resnik eberhard wachter wolfgang windgassen elektra 2xcd album mono Because Music Comedy Media Very Good (VG)Richard Strauss's Elektra is a psychological opera of brutal intensity, depicting the ancient Greek heroine consumed by obsession and vengeance. Karl Bhm conducts the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this powerful recording featuring an exceptional cast: soprano Birgit Nilsson bringing legendary dramatic power to the demanding title role; tenor Wolfgang Windgassen as Orest; mezzo soprano Leonie Rysanek in the supporting role. Strauss's late