--- product_id: 10591928 title: "Strauss: Elektra-Complete Opera" brand: "richard straussherbert von karajanvienna philharmonic orchestra" price: "7925 som" currency: KGS in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/10591928-strauss-elektra-complete-opera store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Strauss: Elektra-Complete Opera **Brand:** richard straussherbert von karajanvienna philharmonic orchestra **Price:** 7925 som **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Strauss: Elektra-Complete Opera by richard straussherbert von karajanvienna philharmonic orchestra - **How much does it cost?** 7925 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/10591928-strauss-elektra-complete-opera) ## Best For - richard straussherbert von karajanvienna philharmonic orchestra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted richard straussherbert von karajanvienna philharmonic orchestra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description CD ## Images ![Strauss: Elektra-Complete Opera - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IX-nlPUFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Karajan's only extant Elektra, in best sound *by H***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013* I am extremely grateful that we have a record of Karajan's Elektra, an opera that was among his favorites but which he abandoned after 1964. Orfeo's sound, derived from the Austrian Radio broadcast of August 17, 1964, is an improvement on previous issues. It's in mono, and fortunately the voices don't wander off mike with rare exceptions; the balance also allows us to gain a reasonably good image of the Vienna Phil. (if only the recording had been done in FM stereo to capture more of their glorious contribution). the overall result is quite listenable, despite the expected absence of bass that is inherent in an AM transmission.Karajan's view of the score is searing and intense. He doesn't carry us into the realm of frenzied psychopathology the way Solti does in his famous Decca recording headed by an incandescent Birgit Nilsson, with the Vienna Phil. again as the orchestra. I wouldn't want to part with either, although it must be said immediately that Solti has the edge not only in sound but in his singing cast, with every role managed superlatively (with the exception of a frail Chrysothemis from Marie Collier -- her tremulousness could even be seen as an asset, however).The version that this live performance competes with head to head is Mitropoulos' in 1957, also from Salzburg with the Vienna Phil. and in similar, reasonable mono. Both of the lead sopranos, Inge Borkh for Mitropoulos and Astrid Varnay for Karajan, possess the stage fiercely, as Elektra must. Tearing the score to shreds if need be, Mitropoulos brings us closer to tragic catharsis than perhaps even the composer himself could have imagined. Borkh had a leathery voice but made up in dramatic terror for what she lacked in beauty of tone. Varnay is stately and commanding more than mad. By this stage of her career, although only in her mid-forties, Varnay was a few years past her vocal prime. The voice was never beautiful, and at times she lunges at top notes that may or may not come off as written. Even so, her presence as a vocal actress is backed up with a powerful vocal range. (Earlier reviewers who hear perfect execution are living in fantasy land.) In both performances the supporting cast, all accomplished veterans, throw themselves into their roles. For those who complain of Hillebrecht's less than stellar Chrysothemis, I'd respond that Kurt Boehme's cavernous Orest for Mitropoulos is too old and ponderous to be Elektra's brother. It's as if Fafner wandered into the wrong opera.Speaking personally, I find the Karajan version easier to live with, subtler in its musicality, far more disciplined in the orchestral part, and equally tragic. Here is arguably the greatest opera conductor of the century immersed in one of his favorite scores. He weaves the magic essential to a classic performance. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ must have. *by A***C on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2013* After some blog or forum recomedation I came to this version and must say it is astonishing. I liked most Nilsson w/Solti in Vienna, and w/Bohm in Dresden (this version made me like the opera). Also Dresden Borhk-Bohm. But now I need not choose one and love to listen them all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by M***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2017* Completely satisfied with product and service. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/10591928-strauss-elektra-complete-opera](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/10591928-strauss-elektra-complete-opera) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*