Cast 　　Leonie Rysanek .... Elektra 　　Astrid Varnay .... Clitamestra 　　Catarina Ligendza .... Crisotemis 　　Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau .... Orestes 　　Hans Beirer .... Egisto 　　Josef Greindl .... Criado 　　Kurt Böhme .... Ein alter Diener 　　Christopher Doig .... Ein junger Diener 　　Olga Varia .... Die Schleppenträgerin 　　Carmen Reppel .... Die Vertraute 　　Colette Lorand .... Die Aufseherin 　　Rolf Boysen .... Agamenon 　　Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor 　　Wiener Philharmoniker 　　Karl Böhm .... conductor

he last production staged by Patrice Chéreau, this Elektra will remain as the main and most striking lyrical event of these last years in Aixen-Provence. 　　In 1903, Richard Strauss attended a performance of Elektra, a play by the Viennese poet Hugo von Hofmannsthal based on the tragedy by Sophocles. Three years later, Strauss came to an understanding with Hofmannsthal on a lyric adaptation of the play. Even though tepidly received at its premiere on 25 January 1909 in Dresden, Elektra quickly won over audiences and today occupies an enviable place in the repertoire of opera houses the world over. With its clear-cut contrasts and telluric power, it is one of the most scathing masterpieces of the whole lyric repertoire. 　　Elektra comes in the wake of Salome with the same dimensions (a single act lasting approximately an hour and three-quarters), a story taking place in ancient times, extreme feelings, and devastating violence. Frenzied unity of place, time and action, with the drama unfolding in the courtyard of the palace in Mycenae, in real time. It tells how Elektra, daughter of King Agamemnon, keeps alive the memory of her father, murdered upon his return from Troy by his wife, Clytemnestra, and her lover, and dwells only on vengeance. And how this vengeance finally comes about. 　　This production is led by three amazing singers: the German soprano Evelyn Herlitzius gave a tremendous, never-to-be-forgotten account of the title role, Waltraud Meier portrays a human and chilling Clytemnestra and Adrianne Pieczonka is a fantastic Chrysothemis. 　　Everyone’s loneliness and intimate struggles are Patrice Chéreau’s favorite theatrical themes. With Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting the Orchestre de Paris, this production of Elektra becomes an unforgettable experience.

Johann Strauss Jr. is the darling of waltzing Vienna, but he is haunted by constant pressure to outdo himself with each new composition. When Strauss meets Nicholas, a humble young stableboy, they realize they have much in common. The composer and the boy share the healing bond of trust and embark on a collaboration that will be music to the world's ears. 　　Video offers English, French and Spanish language selection as well as Descriptive Text.

Interview with Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet about their movie Klassenverhält

Quelques mois avant son entrée à l’Académie française ( 1972 ), Claude Lévi-Strauss revient sur son itinéraire et sa pensée dans un entretien exceptionnel accordé à Jean-José Marchand. A partir de ces archives uniques, Pierre Beuchot réalise en 2004 un portrait qui reste la meilleure des introductions à l’œuvre de Claude Lévi-Strauss.

John is an eighteen years old Latino male prostitute, living in the poorest area of Hollywood, L.A. He often steals condoms and medicine from the local stores to support himself, due to his inexperience in the hustling world. Peaches is a black trans prostitute, who often helps John financially. Miguel is an older hustler that teaches John how to please men. John often spends his night wandering through the street, looking for older men to buy him for the night. His clients, men who come from all level of society, share with John their stories and secrets.