Elektral college
La Cieca thought the cher public might like to share some of their favorite Elektra videos and anecdotes.
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La Cieca
In preparation for the big night on Wednesday at Carnegie Hall, La Cieca thought the cher public might like to share some of their favorite Elektra videos and anecdotes. Your doyenne gets the ball rolling right after the jump.
To begin with, here’s the cleanest dub I’ve ever seen of a the demented “Orange” Elektra featuring Gwyneth Jones and Leonie Rysanek.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML5KqyB6cx4
And here, a fragment of what looks like a very interesting production indeed by Peter Konwitschny, featuring Renée Morloc as Klytämnestra.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mdRpBDWWNk&start=25
Photos: Louis Melançon/Metropolitan Opera
La Cieca
James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.
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Topics: carnegie hall, Cher Public, diva anecdote, elektra, YouTube
