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Features • PAL In Theaters : 30 May, 1992 |
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Salome [Region 2] description While not everyone's idea of a proper opera singer, there's no denying soprano Maria Ewing's artistry as a performer, which is why her portrayal of Strauss's (and, from the original play, Oscar Wilde's) heroine in this 1992 staging is so riveting to watch. Her intensity, often misdirected in other portrayals, is focused on the teenage temptress she's playing, and she even performs a credibly sexy dance of the seven veils. Her then-husband, director Sir Peter Hall, makes sure that the audience sees his wife in the altogether at its conclusion (admittedly something not too many opera singers could pull off). Otherwise, Sir Peter's production is properly strange, making viewers squirm while watching so many abhorrent people onstage. Michael Devlin is in strong voice as John the Baptist, and Kenneth Riegel makes Tetrarch the heinous devil he surely is. Edward Downes and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House bring out every thrilling aspect of the young Strauss's still-disturbing score. --Kevin Filipski |
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| ♥♥♥♥♥ | Triumph of a nasty teenager, or nudity is not always sensuous |
| Plenty of veils, plenty of posturing, plenty of writhing, plenty of bouncing breasts, plenty of nudity, but little great singing and even less good acting.
Narraboth, the captain of the guards, wears what appears to be a full length green chenille bathrobe with long sleeves--lovesick and a pretty boy--but he just doesn't look the part of a captain. Perhaps ironically fitting, unlike most productions where Narraboth uses his sword to commit suicide, here our boy pulls out a small knife and pricks himself to death. Maria Ewing always seems to be playing to the audience--she doesn't seem to participate in the drama. The only subtitles are in English, and they cannot be turned off. Perhaps this production should be retitled "Triumph of a Nasty Teenager." The only relief from the madness is when Herod finally orders his guards, "Let this woman be killed." And they don't even do a good job of that. Please, there are at least two far better Salomes you should see first: Teresa Stratas and Catherine Malfitano. Save this Maria Ewing Salome until you've enjoyed two superlative productions. |
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