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Electra
(Revised and shortened version of the composer)
Tragédie lyrique in two acts based on the homonymous tragedy of Sophocles
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Orchestral Cast
3(3.pic).2.2.2-4.3.3.1-timp.3perc(2glsp, tri, bell, sus cym, cym (pair), tam-t, tom-t, bng, military drum, b.d, very big b.d, wdbl)-str
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From the middle of the 1980s onwards, Mikis Theodorakis turned his hand to opera, composing five ‘lyrical tragedies’ based on Ancient Greek myths. His musical objective was the blending of Greek folk-like melodies with the European symphonic style. He was particularly attracted to the timeless, depth-psychological dimensions of the ancient myths: “I have the impression that I am progressing to the source of human nature with the characters of Clytamnestra and Electra, descending deep into the human soul and attempting to express its entire depths (and shallows).” (Mikis Theodorakis)
Cast
Electra · mezzo-soprano - Orestes · baritone - Chrysothemis · soprano - Clytemnestra · alto - Pedagogue · bass-baritone - Pylades · tenor - Aegisthus · tenor - mixed choir
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Title:
Electra
(Revised and shortened version of the composer)
Tragédie lyrique in two acts based on the homonymous tragedy of Sophocles
Translation into Modern Greek by Kostas Georgousopoulos
Libretto by Spyros Evangelatos
Language:
Greek
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Directory:
AST 289a
Duration:
125 ′
Technical Details
Product number:
LER 4005-01
Performances
Electra
October 15, 2009 |
New York (United States of America) , Cathedral School
"Love, Invincible in Battle," concert of operatic music of Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis
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