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 he renders the canonical work

he renders the canonical work with uncompromising rigor

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

Paired with Lieder performances

later venturing into soul-jazz and funk

September Song

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 he renders the canonical workRichard 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