Elektra Suite & Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
About This Event
Event: Elektra Suite & Beethoven’s Violin Concerto Venue: David Geffen Hall At this concert, violinist María Dueñas will perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, known for its captivating progression from a mysterious start to an uplifting conclusion. Additionally, conductor Manfred Honeck will present his arrangement of selections from Richard Strauss’s opera Elektra.
About Elektra(opera)
Lovis Corinth
Richard Strauss’s *Elektra* is a one-act psychological tragedy, drawn from Greek myth and shaped by Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s compressed, modern drama. It follows Elektra’s fierce fixation on avenging her father’s murder, with an orchestra that often carries the characters’ inner weather as much as the text does. In New York, the piece became a marker of early 20th‑century modernism; the Metropolitan Opera introduced it to the city in 1932. At David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic turns to the *Elektra Suite* under Manfred Honeck, with María Dueñas featured on the same program.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
Manfred Honeck
Manfred Honeck is an Austrian conductor known for his work with various orchestras, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and is recognized for his interpretations of classical music.
María Dueñas
María Dueñas is a Spanish author known for her historical fiction novels, including 'The Time in Between' and 'The Vineyard'. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and resilience.