I've watched this production at least 5 times and I still can't take my eyes off her in this final scene... mindblowing. She is the epitome of the ideal singing actress-- amazing stagecraft and unparalleled vocal skill. Even though it's dubbed, you can tell she's still actually singing during the filming.
I have seen a number of performances of Salomé and that is my absolute favorite. Everything was just perfect about this set. The set, the costuming and the singing. And no one on or off camera has acted a better Salomé than Stratus. She is what I imagined Salomé to be. Totally demented. Yet pitiful and terrifying at the same time.
The finale scared the shot out of me when I was in my teens. She almost thrust that head up her free. The ending was brilliant and have such a huge impact on the landscape of opera.
@YettiYogiBear Yeah, there is something profoundly scary in how this awesome and beautiful music transcends everything and insists on possessing our souls. Just like Salome, herself, if you think about it. Theresa Stratas' work in the movie "Salome" is generally regarded as the greatest filmed opera performance. The only other one I can think of that comes close is Leonie Rysanek in "Elektra."
Heh-heh, and people think opera is boring. You won't see beautiful, insane women singing to the severed heads of dead prophets on Monday Night Football or Glee, that's for goddamn sure. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Remember, this spoiled girl has NEVER been refused anything in her life. As she reminds us, she is the Princess of Judea! Then comes along the one thing in her life that she wants above everything else and never had. Nothing else comes close. Then, that thing slams the door on her, but good! Niemals!, he says. With such frustration and rejection, she flips...goes pscyho. It's happened to others.
It's a shame that Ms.Stratas didn't actually have the vocal power to perform this role because she would have set the bar for who Salome is. Nillson and a few others may sing it better but none of them have acted Salome with the same realism passion and terror that Stratas did. Look at her face at the very beginning. It's so sinister. The way she sounds at :30 when she ask for Jokanaan;s head is just disturbing, And those faces she makes at 1:07-1:16 are sick and terrifying. Stratas was Salome.
The recording does her justice... but live... no the vocal strength needed for this role she does not have. Stratas is good in many things, but the vocal power needed to ride over the orchestra.. no.
LOL! You know what? I guess you are right. Have never really liked the abuse of that word, but in this case, I guess it is appropriate. I don't really have a sensitive disposition, just to mention that.
Salome is easily the most decadent opera---who would have thought 'family man' Strauss would have evily brought it to life?! But just try to look away!! Stratas is her usual divine self.
LMAO @ people being so shallow and not being able to respect another person;s opinion. Thank you for the thumbs down! That really made me"change my opinion." *sighs*
She's not a bitch.She's just a spoiled princess madly in love and with a power to get what ever she wants except true love.who is this amazing singer/actress?is it a Saltsburg production?
I am sorry, but I live in this world of serious art (am playing Salome with SF Opera in October). By any definition I can think of, any woman that convinces someone to kill someone else because she was rejected is both crazy and a bitch. Sorry for your sensitive disposition.
Tenia que ser una falta conocedora del arte y de una bocota tan vulgar para tratar asi a otra mujer que ha interpretado una de las mejores Salome como Teresa Stratas
I totally agree that this is exciting high drama, but do you really have to write bitch? Language like that doesn't belong in the world of serious art, maybe on the comments page of a rap/r&b/hiphop tune, but not here...
latinfreestylesoulvinyl This is some of the finest singing on record. Bright doesn’t mean too light...that’s the damn problem with all the “Wagnerians” today, they sing in their damn throat.
I've watched this production at least 5 times and I still can't take my eyes off her in this final scene... mindblowing. She is the epitome of the ideal singing actress-- amazing stagecraft and unparalleled vocal skill. Even though it's dubbed, you can tell she's still actually singing during the filming.
I have seen a number of performances of Salomé and that is my absolute favorite.
Everything was just perfect about this set. The set, the costuming and the singing. And no one on or off camera has acted a better Salomé than Stratus. She is what I imagined Salomé to be. Totally demented. Yet pitiful and terrifying at the same time.
One of the greatest opera performances on screen ever. Bravo
The finale scared the shot out of me when I was in my teens. She almost thrust that head up her free. The ending was brilliant and have such a huge impact on the landscape of opera.
Magnífica. Uma interpretação de arrepiar. Todas as intenções, as expressões e os pianíssimos... Absolutamente maravilhosa. A Salomé perfeita.
This is PERFECTION! They are all perfect! They are all genius!
I saw this performed live a few years ago and the ending was one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen. Good music.
Teresa Stratas. This video is truly wonderful! Go out and get it!
I know! That's why I love it! Teresa is THE best Salome!
What the fuck, what a performance. I haven't seen such expressive emotions ever 👌👀
TERESA STRATAS!!!!! One of the greatest Operatic artists of our post-modern times......!!!!!!
I saw Salome last week in Vienna State Opera!!!!!!!!!
The way her voice breaks during "Give me the head of Jokanaan..." Just too disturbing for words!
@YettiYogiBear Yeah, there is something profoundly scary in how this awesome and beautiful music transcends everything and insists on possessing our souls. Just like Salome, herself, if you think about it. Theresa Stratas' work in the movie "Salome" is generally regarded as the greatest filmed opera performance. The only other one I can think of that comes close is Leonie Rysanek in "Elektra."
Heh-heh, and people think opera is boring. You won't see beautiful, insane women singing to the severed heads of dead prophets on Monday Night Football or Glee, that's for goddamn sure.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
@corean3polar
yep,so did I.it was fantastic though I had a very uncomfortable point of view from high above.wish I could see this again.
Remember, this spoiled girl has NEVER been refused anything in her life. As she reminds us, she is the Princess of Judea! Then comes along the one thing in her life that she wants above everything else and never had. Nothing else comes close.
Then, that thing slams the door on her, but good! Niemals!, he says. With such frustration and rejection, she flips...goes pscyho. It's happened to others.
"Well, let me tell you there are not enough dead men" makes you wonder what she would have done is she had survived...
It's a shame that Ms.Stratas didn't actually have the vocal power to perform this role because she would have set the bar for who Salome is. Nillson and a few others may sing it better but none of them have acted Salome with the same realism passion and terror that Stratas did.
Look at her face at the very beginning. It's so sinister. The way she sounds at :30 when she ask for Jokanaan;s head is just disturbing, And those faces she makes at 1:07-1:16 are sick and terrifying. Stratas was Salome.
The recording does her justice... but live... no the vocal strength needed for this role she does not have. Stratas is good in many things, but the vocal power needed to ride over the orchestra.. no.
Poor girl's got the munchies.
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What happened?
Thanks for uploading Salome, but the first part seems not to be working.
Greetings.
Hehehe.... Astrid Varnay is Herodias. ;) I guess you knew that.
thank you spn 1007
The weak link is Herod, completely expressionless, especially considering this isn't even live theater. Excellent otherwise.
4:46 the kiss
LOL! You know what? I guess you are right. Have never really liked the abuse of that word, but in this case, I guess it is appropriate. I don't really have a sensitive disposition, just to mention that.
@vocalpianist I don't think that even during her heavy flow days, Turandot could amount to half the bitchiness Salome possesses.
What’s the cast of this opera?
Who is Herodes in this production?
Now I got it. I think.
Salome is easily the most decadent opera---who would have thought 'family man' Strauss would have evily brought it to life?! But just try to look away!! Stratas is her usual divine self.
OOLALA!
Cersei Lannister could take some notes here.
Salomé this week in Montréal was excellent!
Im not, but that sounds hilarious!!
Man, she drives a hard bargain, eh?
LMAO @ people being so shallow and not being able to respect another person;s opinion. Thank you for the thumbs down! That really made me"change my opinion." *sighs*
She's not a bitch.She's just a spoiled princess madly in love and with a power to get what ever she wants except true love.who is this amazing singer/actress?is it a Saltsburg production?
By the way, is it just me, or can you see most 14 year old Disney contract players behave like mini-Salomes?
Was all these lip synced?
Yup. Yet you'd never know just by watching. It's that good.
I am sorry, but I live in this world of serious art (am playing Salome with SF Opera in October). By any definition I can think of, any woman that convinces someone to kill someone else because she was rejected is both crazy and a bitch. Sorry for your sensitive disposition.
@17mathieu Worked at a Starbucks?
Hans Beirer
Tenia que ser una falta conocedora del arte y de una bocota tan vulgar para tratar asi a otra mujer que ha interpretado una de las mejores Salome como Teresa Stratas
I totally agree that this is exciting high drama, but do you really have to write bitch? Language like that doesn't belong in the world of serious art, maybe on the comments page of a rap/r&b/hiphop tune, but not here...
RESNIK!
I just don't get it, I don't understand this whole crap by Strauss.
love Stratas, but her voice is too light for Salome....she must sing Mimi!!!
latinfreestylesoulvinyl This is some of the finest singing on record. Bright doesn’t mean too light...that’s the damn problem with all the “Wagnerians” today, they sing in their damn throat.