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Title:
Salome [DVD video]
Author:
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Sony Classical : Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment, [2011]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (1 hr., 46 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (12 unnumbered pages ; 18 cm).
Abstract:
Indisputably one of the greatest Salomes of all time, Karita Mattila reprises her stunning interpretation including her unforgettable 'Dance of the Seven Veils'. With Strauss's groundbreaking music magnifying the degenerate atmosphere and building the erotic tension, it's oneopera that is as shocking today as it was at its premiere in 1905. Patrick Summers conducts the Metropolitan Opera and Chorus. Originally broadcast October 11, 2008.
General Note:
Opera in 1 act; based on Hedwig Lachmann's translation of Oscar Wilde's drama, adapted by the composer.
Program notes by Michael Kennedy and synopsis inserted in container.
Performers:
Karita Mattila (Salome) ; Juha Uusitalo (Jochanaan) ; Kim Begley (King Herod) ; Ildikó Komlósi (Herodias) ; Joseph Kaiser (Narraboth) ; supporting soloists ; the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet ; Patrick Summers, conductor.
Technical Details:
DVD; PCM stereo., DTS surround; NTSC.
Subject Term:
Language:
German
Additional Language:
Sung in German; with optional subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish.
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Added Uniform Title:
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
Audience:
No rating available.
