Based on Oscar Wilde's lurid play, it is an intense exploration of the Salome story. Its sumptuous vocal and orchestral writing seethes and pulsates as Strauss conjures up the brutality of Herod's corrupt court. Richard Strausss opera at the Salzburg Festival, staged by Romeo Castellucci at the Felsenreitschule, was nothing short of a sensation. Debuting in the title role, Asmik Grigorian propelled herself to international stardom with her mesmerizing singing and acting abilities. The exceptional soprano recently won the International Opera Award as best singer.
Stars: John Daszak, Anna Maria Chiuri, Asmik Grigorian, Gábor Bretz, Julian Prégardien, Avery Amereau
Crew: Franz Welser-Möst (Conductor), Richard Strauss (Music), Romeo Castellucci (Stage Director), Romeo Castellucci (Production Design), Cindy Van Acker (Choreographer), Oscar Wilde (Writer)
Country: Austria, Germany
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Studio: ORF, Unitel, Naxos Film, Salzburger Festspiele
Runtime: 112 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 20, 2020
IMDb: 5
Keywords:opera