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October 17, 2008

After Hours: 'Elektra' opera a showcase for Strauss

Photo by Gary Smith [enlarge]
Seattle Opera last performed Strauss’ ‘Elektra’ in 1996.

SEATTLE — Richard Strauss' riveting opera “Elektra” is based on an ancient tragedy by Sophocles in which the title character obsesses about avenging the murder of her father, Agamemnon.


 
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