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Karina Canellakis Leads BBC Scottish Symphony in Elektra

8/24/2026

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performed Richard Strauss’s Elektra under conductor Karina Canellakis.
The orchestra delivered Strauss’s most dissonant score with exceptional clarity, balance, and powerful brass and woodwind effects.
Canellakis guided the ensemble through brutal climaxes and refined string passages with efficient gestures.
Ingela Brimberg sang the title role, combining tireless vocal power with precise textual nuance.
Karen Cargill portrayed Klytämnestra’s breakdown with intense snarling while preserving vocal beauty.

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performed Richard Strauss’s Elektra under conductor Karina Canellakis.
The orchestra delivered Strauss’s most dissonant score with exceptional clarity, balance, and powerful brass and woodwind effects.
Canellakis guided the ensemble through brutal climaxes and refined string passages with efficient gestures.
Ingela Brimberg sang the title role, combining tireless vocal power with precise textual nuance.
Karen Cargill portrayed Klytämnestra’s breakdown with intense snarling while preserving vocal beauty.