Genre:
Opera
Release Date:
Jul 2009
Recorded:
1992
Number of Discs:
1
Sound:
PCM Stereo
Subtitles:
EN
Territory Exclusions:
USA
Aspect Ratio:
4:3 Anamorphic
Display:
NTSC
Catalog Number:
OAR3108D
Strauss: Salome
Maria Ewing (Salome); Michael Devlin (Jokanaan); Kenneth Riegel (Herod); Gillian Knight (Herodias); Robin Leggate (Narraboth);
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House;
Stage Director(s): Edward Downes
Peter Halls magnificent 1992 production of Strausss opera Salome features sensational acting from Maria Ewing who, as the sinister, monstrous heroine of the title, ultimately leaves nothing to the imagination in her Dance of the Seven Veils. She leads a fine cast including Michael Devlin as a strongvoiced Jokanaan, Kenneth Riegel as a devilish Herod, Gillian Knight as the depraved Herodias and Robin Leggate as the infatuated Narraboth. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, in excellent form, is conducted by Edward Downes. Warning: Contains nudity and scenes of violence.
Reviews
"Maria Ewing renews her tour de force performance in the title role, one of extraordinary stamina, range, colour and agility...hers was a feat of high-class singing..." (The Evening Standard)
Extra features
Illustrated Synopsis and Cast gallery. 'David McVicar: A work in progress' - a full ITV documentary on David McVicar and his work on Salome, with unique interviews and extensive backstage footage.