Regina Resnik as Klytamnestra 1/3 Strauss' Elektra

[1sumiresan2]

Regina Resnik, Astrid Varnay und Christl Golz gehörten zu den besten Interpretinnen in der Wiener Staatsoper

[Zva26]

Astrid Varnay is a grotesque gorgon in this role. She appears in the DVD filmed version of this, and her rictus-like movements are chilling. Whatever she lacks vocally, she more than compensates for histrionically. Varnay OWNS this role. Resnik is a fine Klytamnestra, but Varnay virtually disappears into the character. She's positively terrifying.

[ScreamingPanda57]

is this on DVD anywhere?

[ssballs]

I missed this for 2 years?!On film nevertheless!So much thanks.

[raigekimaru]

I still think Varnay owns this role. demonic psychotic and terrifying.

[cantanteporsiempre]

@raigekimaru  Yes, Varnay is a monster in this role

[Yoavmw]

Wonderful in every way! Up there with Modl and Jean Madeira

[bizou99]

stunning - superb - what an artist

[MikadoObsessed]

I am related to Regina.

I'm not lying

[bassocantante89]

how nice for you...

[Zerbinetta2000]

The BEST .......she is realy THE BEST !!!

[Gigglingatagas]

What delicious intention. Every expression and word is colored by Resnik's masterful interpretation. For me, the definitive Klytamnestra.

[baritenor81]

@Gigglingatagas look @ astrid varnay. she is not to be topped

[dare57]

i'm listening to this woman's voice her technique in such dramatic piece make the rest seem forgotten..the best elektra i've seen or listen to..

[dare57]

kutcha's voice is incredible

[Laeliapurpurata]

She is... perfect.

[JoFrSc]

Yes, yes, Cramnella. There really is no other Klytamnestra, with the possible exception of Loenie Rysanek.

[Cramnella]

Rysanek is magnificent in this role, no doubt!

[SINGINGOPERAFAN]

Kuchta's Elektra (conductor Leopold Ludwig )

is out on DVD as also her "Faerberin" from "Frau ohne Schatten" conductor Von Karajan.

Kuchta had a great career ; reigning Hogh Dramatische at the Berlin Opera for 20 years and sang 7 seasons at the Met.! She had to live in the shadow of Nilsson though as they both sang the same repertoire.

[Greatfan]

I saw an unforgettable performance of Elektra at Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, when I was 14 in 1966. Kuchta, Jean Madeira and Hildegard Hillebrecht. Excellent the 3 of them. Kuchta had only a misfortune, to belong to the same generation as Nilsson. Her voice if anything was an easier one !!! Marvellous !

[billyguns2]

Regina Resnik was the greatest Klytemnestra in my experience; how wonderful to have this footage! Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this treasure. Resnik was a complete singing actress. Who is the marvelous conductor?

[SINGINGOPERAFAN]

More Gladys Kuchta please!! I have this tape (1964) Anyone have Kuchta's Turandot???

[Greatfan]

A friend of mine here in Argentina has Kuchta with Caballé at Teatro Colón in " Turandot ". tenor Dimiter Uzunov Previtali conducting. Kuchta's Turandot was also wonderful. She had the easiness of Nilsson in the highest notes and the body of a Varnay in the middle. She was absolutely formidable ! If I can do something to send you the CD, not now, I will do it.

[Dramaticmaleprano]

I also NOW love Glady's Kuchta's voice!

[Dramaticmaleprano]

OMG...I agree with Cramnella...this was excellent timing with a wonderful sacred monster like Resnik

[gratecourt]

Amazing. Apparently a 1970 tv production. A little hard to see on youtube, but I assume they're miming?  Has it ever been commercially available?

[Cramnella]

OH GOD!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!! I have wanted to see Resnik's Klytemnästra forever. No one can touch her in this role. Is this available for purchase?