ELEKTRA

Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera (23 February 1952)

Varnay, Höngen, Schöffler, Wegner, Svanholm / Reiner

Opera lovers have long hoped to hear a complete performance of Elektra conducted by Fritz Reiner after hearing the RCA release of excerpts with Inge Borkh. Now, at last, the Met broadcast with Astrid Varnay's memorable singing of the title role, electrifyingly conducted by Reiner, can be heard in this goodsounding release. All the expected Guild production values are included: extensive booklet notes on the work and the performance, biographies of the singers and an extensive track-related synopsis. Varnay and Reiner join to deliver a stunning experience. The album also includes Varnay and Reiner in scenes from Der Rosenkavalier, 1953.