Elektra: A tragedy psychoanalyzed on October 4th

Dear Opera lovers,

Elektra by Richard Strauss is an opera based upon the great Greek tragedy of the same name by the tragedian Sophocles. It is an opera of raw and startling emotions. Strauss was reluctant to compose it so soon after the disturbing Salome. But Hugo von Hofmannsthal, initiating their legendary collaboration, encouraged him to set the libretto. Primeval desires for wrongs to be righted propel the unforgiving action of the dissonant opera, as shocking today as it was in 1909.

Join us for a stimulating morning on October 4th at 9:00AM with two of the best brains in Seattle.

1. Robert Bergman, M.D., Psychoanalyst in Private Practice

2. Perry Lorenzo, Director of Education at Seattle Opera

We will explore what Elektra tells us about the human nature. You will have an opportunity to ask a lot of questions.

Please RSVP to Lynn at nlynnb@msn.com to get the exact program location (a nice private home in Seattle downtown area). Space is limited. Email Lynn at your earliest convenience!

Coffee and refreshments will be served at the location. A small donation is suggested to cover the cost of food. The program will last approximately three hours.

To learn more about Elektra, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elektra_(opera).