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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0809478009962
Format: Classical, Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: BBC / Opus Arte
Manufacturer: BBC / Opus Arte
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: BBC / Opus Arte
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Running Time: 169 minutes
Studio: BBC / Opus Arte
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Sales Rank: 19279
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Even though Strauss's operatic setting of the tale of Salome is over a century old, it still has the power to shock as well as enthrall. On stage the story has provoked scandal - violence and nudity are inevitably part of its nature. Inspired by the potent combination of themes, David McVicar returns to explore the psychology of its hypnotically degenerate central character. Nadja Michael performs the demanding role of Salome, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House under the baton of Philippe Jordan bring their dazzling orchestral virtuosity to the sutnning showipece score.
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Oscar Wilde would have been proud of this opera production; he's actually chuckling somewhere. I however, experienced "hot flashes". Phenomenal performances by all. Opera lovers must hear and see this and shouldn't be prudish just because the executioner is a bloody naked mess - you would be too if you had to behead someone; and at that, a radical who unbeknown to himself seduced princess Salome and has remained immortal in religious history for a few thousand years. I had to rewind that scene numerous ... Read More
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This performance has so many strengths that it seems almost churlish to complain. The production design is totally effective, with none of the missteps that undercut the effect of the new production at the Met in New York. The 20th century costumes and set decoration update without distraction, and the "downstairs" atmosphere of the main playing space--as though in a kitchen/slaughterhouse--is stark and dramatic. The choice of having the executioner on stage, holding his sword, during the whole performance ... Read More
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This is probably the best quality Salome on the market. The production will not be to everyone's tastes, but if you like clever, intellectual productions, this will be for you.(I don't mean German Regie nonsense by the way!)Dark, provocative, sexy and very bloody, but amazing and thought-provoking. An amazing visceral experience...
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0809478009962
Format: Classical, Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: BBC / Opus Arte
Manufacturer: BBC / Opus Arte
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: BBC / Opus Arte
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Running Time: 169 minutes
Studio: BBC / Opus Arte
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Sales Rank: 19279
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