The weighing tension of lacing and eruption in the tragically failing incestuous desire of Phédre harbours the danger of a certain boredom. The performance avoids this mainly thanks to the magnificent performances of Ann-Beth Solvang and Anastasiya Taratorkina as her confidante Oenone, who spurs her on to emotional release.
(Boredom) is avoided above all by the grandiose performances … by Anastasiya Taratorkina, who spurs the audience on to emotional release …
