Twisted sisters
Nina Stemme’s Elektra always seemed the sanest individual onstage never quite giving over to obsession or hysteria with a good line in mordant sarcasm and contempt.
14 pieces since 2010 — in 6 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
6 pieces as Metropolitan Opera — stats above show all coverage for Greer Grimsley.
View allNina Stemme’s Elektra always seemed the sanest individual onstage never quite giving over to obsession or hysteria with a good line in mordant sarcasm and contempt.
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