Plot
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.
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Cast
John Daszak
Herodes
Anna Maria Chiuri
Herodias
Asmik Grigorian
Salome
Gábor Bretz
Jochanaan
Julian Prégardien
Narraboth
Avery Amereau
Page of Herodias/Slave
Matthaus Schmidlechner
First Jew
Mathias Frey
Second Jew
Patrick Vogel
Third Jew
Jörg Schneider
Forth Jew
Wiener Philharmoniker