Karl B�hm, Inge Borkh, Jean Madeira, Marianne Schech, Fritz - ELEKTRA

Karl B�hm made the first complete stereo recording of Elektra in 1960 for Deutsche Grammophon and to this day, remains one of the sonically and artistically most exciting recordings of this work. B�hm knew Strauss personally (the booklet includes a delightful photo of the two of them relaxing together!) and conducted several premieres of the composer�s works. All the principals, led by Inge Borkh, are thrilling and incisive, and it is fitting that in this, the 150th anniversary of Strauss�s birth, this key recording be reissued.