Immerse yourself in the gripping and scandalous world of Richard Strauss's "Salome" with this 1994 Decca recording, featuring the incomparable Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. This operatic masterpiece, composed by Richard Strauss, is a stark exploration of obsession, lust, and depravity, as told through the infamous biblical tale of Salome and John the Baptist. The album captures the full intensity and drama of Strauss's score, with each note and timbre brought to life in crystal-clear focus.
Conducted by the esteemed Christoph von Dohnányi, this recording showcases the rich and vivid orchestration that Strauss is renowned for, with the unique blend of instruments such as the cor anglais and heckelphone adding depth and color to the music. The stellar cast includes Catherine Malfitano as the seductive and manipulative Salome, and Bryn Terfel as the tormented Jochanaan, delivering powerful and captivating performances that bring the characters to life.
Recorded in the prestigious Grosser Saal of the Konzerthaus in Vienna, this album offers an unparalleled listening experience, with a runtime of approximately 100 minutes. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this recording of "Salome" is sure to leave a lasting impression. The album is a testament to Richard Strauss's genius and the enduring power of his music.
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 1: "Wie schön ist die Prinzessin Salome heute Nacht!"Richard Strauss, Richard Leech, Annette Markert, Jürgen Commichau, Rolf Tomaszewski, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 1: "Nach mir wird Einer kommen"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Rolf Tomaszewski, Jürgen Commichau, Matthias Henneberg, Richard Leech, Annette Markert, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 2: "Ich will nicht bleiben"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Annette Markert, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 2: "Siehe, der Herr ist gekommen"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Rolf Tomaszewski, Richard Leech, Annette Markert, Jürgen Commichau, Andreas Schmidt, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 2: "Jauchze nicht, du Land Palästina"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Rolf Tomaszewski, Jürgen Commichau, Annette Markert, Richard Leech, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 2: "Du wirst das für mich tun"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Richard Leech, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Wo ist er, dessen Sündenbecher jetzt voll ist?"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Richard Leech, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Er ist schrecklich"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Richard Leech, James Morris, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Wer ist dies Weib, das mich ansieht?"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Jochanaan! Ich bin verliebt in deinen Leib"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Zurück, Tochter Sodoms!"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Richard Leech, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Wird dir nicht bange, Tochter der Herodias?"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Lass mich deinen Mund küssen, Jochanaan!"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, James Morris, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 3: "Du bist verflucht"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Wo ist Salome?"Richard Strauss, Walter Raffeiner, Kerstin Witt, Jürgen Commichau, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Salome, komm, trink Wein mit mir"Richard Strauss, Walter Raffeiner, Jessye Norman, Kerstin Witt, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Siehe, die Zeit ist gekommen"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Kerstin Witt, Walter Raffeiner, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Wahrhaftig, Herr, es wäre besser, ihn in unsre Hände zu geben!"Richard Strauss, Andreas Conrad, Karl-Friedrich Hölzke, Peter Küchler, Andreas Schmidt, Gunther Dressler, Walter Raffeiner, Kerstin Witt, Harry Peeters, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Siehe, der Tag ist nahe"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Walter Raffeiner, Andreas Conrad, Harry Peeters, Frank Schiller, Kerstin Witt, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Eine Menge Menschen wird sich gegen sie sammeln"Richard Strauss, James Morris, Kerstin Witt, Walter Raffeiner, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Tanz für mich, Salome"Richard Strauss, Walter Raffeiner, Jessye Norman, Kerstin Witt, James Morris, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: Salome's Dance of the Seven VeilsRichard Strauss, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Salome, ich beschwöre dich"Richard Strauss, Walter Raffeiner, Jessye Norman, Kerstin Witt, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Salome, bedenk, was du tun willst"Richard Strauss, Walter Raffeiner, Jessye Norman, Karl-Friedrich Hölzke, Peter Küchler, Gunther Dressler, Andreas Conrad, Andreas Schmidt, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Man soll ihr geben, was sie verlangt!"Richard Strauss, Walter Raffeiner, Kerstin Witt, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Es ist kein Laut zu vernehmen"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Ah! Du wolltest mich nicht deinen Mund"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Sie ist ein Ungeheuer, deine Tochter"Richard Strauss, Walter Raffeiner, Kerstin Witt, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Salome, Op. 54 / Scene 4: "Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst, Jochanaan"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Walter Raffeiner, Staatskapelle Dresden, Seiji Ozawa
Richard Strauss, born in Munich in 1864, stands as one of the most influential composers of the late Romantic and early modern eras. Renowned for his powerful tone poems and operas, Strauss's music is a testament to his mastery of orchestration and harmonic innovation. His works, such as "Der Rosenkavalier," "Salome," and "Also sprach Zarathustra," showcase his dramatic intensity and grandeur, earning him a place among the greats like Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt. Strauss's compositions, particularly his operas, are celebrated for their soaring intensity and dramatic power, making him a pivotal figure in classical music. His legacy endures, captivating audiences with his profound and emotionally rich musical narratives.
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