RCO Gatti Strauss: Salome (DVD)

UPC: 814337019471

Product Features

• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
• Conductor: Daniele Gatti
• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Performance: Recorded live at Dutch National Opera and Ballet, 12–27 June 2017
• Cast:Stage Director: Ivo van Hove
  • Herodes: Lance Ryan
  • Herodias: Doris Soffel
  • Salome: Malin Byström
  • Jochanaan: Evgeny Nikitin
  • Narraboth: Peter Sonn
• Set & Lighting Design: Jan Versweyveld
• Costume Design: An D'Huys
• Video on Stage: Tal Yarden
• Choreography: Wim Vandekeybus
• Film Director: François Roussillon
• Running Time: 110:51
• Subtitles: German, English, French
• Audio Formats: LPCM 2.0 (48/24), DTS-HD MA 5.0 (48/24)
• Video: 1080p24 HD, 16:9
• Region: All regions
• Label: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO)
• Music Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes London / Albersen, Den Haag
• Release Year: 2017

Overview

RCO Gatti Strauss: Salome captures a riveting live performance of Richard Strauss's groundbreaking opera Salome, conducted by Daniele Gatti and staged by Dutch National Opera in collaboration with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. This dramatic production, directed by Ivo van Hove, brings to life Strauss's intense and psychologically charged adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play.

Featuring an exceptional cast, including Malin Byström as Salome, the opera is a gripping portrayal of the infamous Biblical character’s obsession with John the Baptist, set to Strauss’s richly orchestrated and shocking score. This performance, staged with innovative lighting, video projections, and choreography, pushes the boundaries of operatic storytelling.

The DVD also includes subtitles in English, French, and German, providing an immersive experience for international audiences. The orchestra’s lush sound, combined with stunning stage design and bold directorial vision, makes this a must-have for opera enthusiasts and fans of Strauss's work.

Interesting Facts

• Salome, premiered in 1905, was considered highly controversial for its sensual themes and provocative music. It is now one of Richard Strauss's most celebrated works.
• The opera is based on Oscar Wilde’s play of the same name, and its climactic "Dance of the Seven Veils" is one of the most famous and scandalous moments in operatic history.
• Ivo van Hove, known for his avant-garde approach to theater and opera, incorporated multimedia elements, such as live video projections, to enhance the psychological intensity of the performance.
• Malin Byström, who plays the role of Salome, is renowned for her powerful stage presence and vocal prowess, particularly in demanding roles like this one.
• The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, under Daniele Gatti’s baton, adds emotional depth and precision to Strauss’s complex and richly textured score.

Track Listing

1. Richard Strauss – Salome, Op. 54

• Total Duration: 110:51

Publishers

• Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
• Boosey & Hawkes London / Albersen

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