First Look at Elektra at the San Francisco Opera

Richard Strauss’ Elektra began performances with the San Francisco Opera September 9, as part of a weekend inaugurating the company’s 95th season. Conducted by Henrik Nánási, making his San Francisco Opera debut, the production stars Soprano Christine Goerkin the title role as well as Mezzo Soprano Michaela Martens, Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka, Bass-Baritone Alfred Walker and Tenor Robert Brubaker.

Flip through photos of the production below:

First Look at Elektra with the San Francisco Opera

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Christine_Goerke_HR — First Look at Elektra with the San Francisco Opera

The production, which began performances September 9, was a part of a weekend inaugurating the opera company’s 95th season.
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Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Adrianne_Pieczonka_Christine_Goerke_HR — Adrianne Pieczonka and Christine Goerke

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Adrianne_Pieczonka_HR — Adrianne Pieczonka

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Cast_HR — Cast

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Michaela_Martens_HR — Michaela Martens

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Erin_Neff_Michaela_Martens_Amina_Edris_HR — Erin Neff, Michaela Martens, and Amina Edris

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Christine_Goerke_Michaela_Martens_HR — Christine Goerke and Michaela Martens

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Michaela_Martens_Christine_Goerke_HR — Michaela Martens and Christine Goerke

Elektra_San_Francisco_Opera_Production_Photos_2017_Alfred_Walker_Christine_Goerke_HR — Alfred Walker and Christine Goerke

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