1930s Hildegard Behrens Elettra Met Opera Performance Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 8x10" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Hildegard Behrens is captured performing as Elettra in Mozart's opera "Idomeneo." This photograph was taken during a production at The Metropolitan Opera, showcasing Behrens in an elaborate costume indicative of her role. The intensity of her expression is palpable, suggesting a dramatic moment in the performance."Idomeneo," composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is an opera seria that premiered in 1781. It tells the story of the Cretan King Idomeneo and explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Hildegard Behrens was renowned for her powerful soprano voice and dramatic presence on stage, making her portrayal of Elettra unforgettable for opera enthusiasts. This specific performance was broadcast live on PBS in 1983, bringing the magic of the opera to a wider audience at home.Text present on photo: Front: Hildegard Behrens as Elettra in Mozart's "Idomeneo" to be telecast as a LIVE FROM THE MET presentation on Wednesday, January 26 at 8 p.m. (ET) over PBS. (Check local listings.) Photo credit: J. Heffernan Back: Opera - "Idomeneo" FE8 1933 - - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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