Description

Live from Teatro alla Scala: Richard Strauss's Salome (2007) DVD

UPC: 807280732399

Product Features

Title: Salome
Composer: Richard Strauss
Libretto: Hedwig Lachmann (after the drama Salome by Oscar Wilde)
Performance Year: 2007
Conductor: Daniel Harding
Stage Director: Luc Bondy
Set Designer: Erich Wonder
Costume Designer: Susanne Raschig
Lighting Designer: Alexander Koppelmann
Choreography: Lucinda Childs
Performers:Orchestra: Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala
- Salome: Nadja Michael
- Herodes: Peter Bronder
- Herodias: Iris Vermillion
- Jochanaan: Falk Struckmann
- Narraboth: Matthias Klink
- Ein Page der Herodias: Natela Nicoli
- 5 Juden: Manuel von Senden, Gregory Bonfatti, Antonio Feltracco, Ian Thompson, Thomas Gazheli
- 2 Nazarener: Mark Steven Doss, Thiago Arancam
- 2 Soldaten: Gabor Bretz, Giancarlo Boldrini
- Ein Cappadocier: Carlo Malinverno
- Ein Sklave: Ketevan Kemoklidze
Special Feature: Directed for TV and video by Emanuele Garofalo
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Subtitles: German (Original Language), English, French, Spanish, Italian
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Disc Format: DVD9, NTSC
Released: 2013 by Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Dive into the intense and provocative world of Richard Strauss's Salome in this gripping 2007 production from the legendary Teatro alla Scala. Under the masterful baton of conductor Daniel Harding, this performance features Nadja Michael as the seductive and tragic Salome, with a powerful cast including Peter Bronder as Herodes and Falk Struckmann as Jochanaan. Directed by Luc Bondy, this production is a haunting interpretation of Strauss's one-act opera, based on Oscar Wilde's play, that continues to captivate audiences with its dramatic intensity and psychological depth.

Interesting Facts

Salome, composed by Richard Strauss in 1905, is one of the most groundbreaking operas of the 20th century, known for its complex orchestration and the demanding role of Salome, which requires both vocal prowess and intense acting.
This 2007 production at Teatro alla Scala is noted for its dark and minimalist staging by Luc Bondy, which focuses on the psychological tension and raw emotions of the characters.
Nadja Michael, who plays the title role, is recognized for her powerful voice and dramatic interpretation, making her performance as Salome both mesmerizing and chilling.
The opera is based on the controversial play by Oscar Wilde, which was banned in many places for its provocative content. Strauss’s adaptation pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable in opera at the time, making it a landmark in music history.
The direction for television and video by Emanuele Garofalo ensures that the intense atmosphere and visual details of this production are captured perfectly for home viewing.