While I agree that Nadja Michael was vocally less than ideal, she fully embodied this role (indeed, used her entire body). And her comments in the SF Opera interview (also on YouTube) show her to be a smart and probing actor. The production itself was very strong. It was modern and edgy without being Eurotrashy. The porthole instead of the cistern was great (so tired of the manhole covers in so many productions). Beautifully lit. Supporting roles sung strongly. Gorgeously conducted.
i saw this production from the 8th row and was blown away by its intensity and blatant sexuality. I hope they put it on commercial DVD. I would dance for joy :-P
Strauss' influence is far reaching; in the new Mortal Kombat video game, a character named Mileena performs a fatality which involves her doing gross things with the opponents' head.
Great work.....and this soprano is the best today for this role...... her performance in London was utterly amazing. OK guys, grow up....the opera is nearly 100 years old.
An Irish Playwright, a biblical story, an Austrian Musician - A San Francisco Opera Company - A story centuries old - retold - a most amaziing short opera... Still SHOCKING viewers - years later! So can Gen X, Y, Z'er's still learn - or - must they repeat the past???
While I agree that Nadja Michael was vocally less than ideal, she fully embodied this role (indeed, used her entire body). And her comments in the SF Opera interview (also on YouTube) show her to be a smart and probing actor. The production itself was very strong. It was modern and edgy without being Eurotrashy. The porthole instead of the cistern was great (so tired of the manhole covers in so many productions). Beautifully lit. Supporting roles sung strongly. Gorgeously conducted.
mtrav95 7 months ago
BRILLIANT!
dessay1 10 months ago
i saw this production from the 8th row and was blown away by its intensity and blatant sexuality. I hope they put it on commercial DVD. I would dance for joy :-P
mozartman2000 1 year ago
Where's the dance of 7 veils?
deepenhancer 1 year ago
Strauss' influence is far reaching; in the new Mortal Kombat video game, a character named Mileena performs a fatality which involves her doing gross things with the opponents' head.
Fusiondoom 1 year ago
Great work.....and this soprano is the best today for this role...... her performance in London was utterly amazing. OK guys, grow up....the opera is nearly 100 years old.
rumpwrestler 1 year ago
@rumpwrestler I agree... She is the finest today.... and the London SALOME dvd is utterly amazing.
MarcusHolly 1 year ago
I'm still shocked. It's not the nudity, it's the utter depravity of Salome, the morality of it is still stomach-wrenching.
jeanhenley 1 year ago 2
An Irish Playwright, a biblical story, an Austrian Musician - A San Francisco Opera Company - A story centuries old - retold - a most amaziing short opera... Still SHOCKING viewers - years later! So can Gen X, Y, Z'er's still learn - or - must they repeat the past???
EclecticSF 1 year ago