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