Richard Strauss: Salome - Teatro alla Scala, 2007 DVD

ISBN: 82412100244

UPC: 9783939873952

Product Features

• Title: Salome
• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Production: Teatro alla Scala
• Conductor: Daniel Harding
• Stage Director: Luc Bondy
• Artists:Orchestra: Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala
  • Nadja Michael as Salome
  • Peter Bronder as Herodes
  • Iris Vermillion as Herodias
  • Falk Struckmann as Jochanaan (John the Baptist)
  • Matthias Klink as Narraboth
  • Natela Nicoli as Page of Herodias
• Recorded: Live at Teatro alla Scala, Milan, March 2007
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
• Running Time: Approximately 108 minutes
• Region: Region 0 (Worldwide)
• Audio Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 anamorphic
• Release Year: 2008
• Publisher: TDK / Rai Trade

Overview

Richard Strauss's Salome is a tale of intense psychological drama and raw human emotion, revolving around the infamous biblical story of Salome and the beheading of John the Baptist. This powerful production, recorded live at Teatro alla Scala, Milan, in March 2007, stars Nadja Michael in the demanding title role, delivering a mesmerizing performance as the princess obsessed with Jochanaan. She is joined by a stellar cast, including Falk Struckmann as Jochanaan, Peter Bronder as Herodes, and Iris Vermillion as Herodias.

The production is conducted by Daniel Harding and directed for the stage by Luc Bondy. Known for his minimalist and psychologically intense approach, Bondy brings a fresh interpretation to this Strauss masterpiece. The set design by Erich Wonder and costume design by Susanne Raschig complement the raw intensity of the narrative, enhanced by the lighting design of Alexander Koppelmann and choreography by Lucinda Childs.

This visually and musically stunning production showcases the best of what Teatro alla Scala has to offer, captured for DVD under the direction of Emanuele Garofalo, with production support from Rai Trade.

Interesting Facts

• Strauss’s Groundbreaking Opera: Salome, based on Oscar Wilde’s play, was revolutionary in its time for its bold depiction of desire and decadence, shocking audiences when it premiered in 1905.
• World-Class Cast: Nadja Michael, renowned for her dramatic presence and vocal intensity, gives a chilling performance as the obsessive Salome, while Falk Struckmann’s portrayal of Jochanaan adds a powerful counterpoint to the princess’s destructive desires.
• Visual Excellence: The minimalist, abstract set design by Erich Wonder creates an otherworldly atmosphere that heightens the psychological tension of the opera.
• Choreography: Lucinda Childs, known for her abstract choreography, adds a unique dimension to the Dance of the Seven Veils, making it a central, spellbinding moment in the production.
• Teatro alla Scala: One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, La Scala has been a historic venue for world-class opera productions since 1778.

Track Listing

1. Opening Scene - Herodes's Palace
2. Salome's Obsession with Jochanaan
3. The Dance of the Seven Veils
4. Jochanaan's Execution
5. Final Scene - Salome's Tragic End

Publishers

• TDK
• Rai Trade
• Teatro alla Scala

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