Critically acclaimed Regents Opera and New Palace Opera are combining to present this concert performance of Richard Strauss’ monumental tragedy and operatic masterpiece Elektra. The title role will be taken by the rising star Catharine Woodward, described recently as “resplendent” and assured by The Telegraph, and “glorious” and “magnificent” by The Times and Seen and Heard respectively. In music that encompasses both the horrific and the heart-breaking the cast and orchestra led by Ben Woodward will assure you a gripping and memorable evening.
The cast will include:
Elektra Catharine Woodward
Klytaemnestra Karin Lovelius
Chrysothemis Ella de Jongh
Orest Ashley Mercer
Aegisth Jonathan Finney
An overseer Shannon Roberts
First maid Natasha Elliott
Second maid Charlotte Bateman
Third maid Sarah Denbee
Fourth maid Charlotte Richardson
Fifth maid Annabel Bigland
A young servant Gary Rushton
An old servant Gerard Delrez
Orest’s companion Tom Clough
Ben Woodward conducts the NPORO Orchestra
Sung in German with English surtitles
