Richard Strauss Salome Blu-Raydisc

Salome: Nadja Michael

Herodias: Michaela Schuster Herod: Thomas Moser

Narraboth: Joseph Kaiser Jokanaan: Michael Volle

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Conductor: Philippe Jordan Stage

Director: David McVicar

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Synopsis

Cast gallery

David McVicar: A work in process - a full ITV documentary on David McVicar and his work on Salome, with unique interviews and extensive backstage footage (itv Productions)

Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in March 2008.

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Conductor Phillipe Jordan takes Strauss' great sweeps of sensuousness and violence in his stride creating a swirling backdrop to the human drama this is an evening that numbs the senses and makes the head spin. McVicar, a director who rarely puts a foot wrong, has once again put his stamp on a great work, making you view it afresh.

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