Dancer in the dark
Patrice Chéreau‘s Elektra brims with ideas beyond its eschewing of the opera’s standard, hysterical trappings.
6 pieces since 2009 — in 6 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Wiener Staatsoper.
1 piece as La Scala — stats above show all coverage for Ricarda Merbeth.
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