Richard Strauss: Salome – Digital Stereo (2CD Set)

Product Information

UPC: 028943181020
Catalog Number: 431810-2 GH2
Product Type: Digital Stereo Recording – 2 Compact Discs
Title: Salome
Composer: Richard Strauss
Format: Digital Stereo
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Release Year: 1991
Performed By:

• Orchestra: Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
• Conductor: Giuseppe Sinopoli
• Featured Artists: Cheryl Studer, Leonie Rysanek, Bryn Terfel, Horst Hiestermann, and others
  Additional Information:
• Musical Drama: Salome is a Musikdrama in one act based on the play of the same name by Oscar Wilde, translated into German by Hedwig Lachmann.
• Production Credits:
  • Printed in Germany by Schwerdtle + Schantz, Berlin
  • Manufactured in Germany

Overview

English Overview

Experience one of the most influential works of the early 20th century with Richard Strauss’s Salome. This digital stereo recording presents a masterful interpretation of the opera—a one-act musical drama based on Oscar Wilde’s celebrated play. Conducted by the renowned Giuseppe Sinopoli and performed by the acclaimed Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, the performance features stellar vocal portrayals by Cheryl Studer, Leonie Rysanek, and Bryn Terfel among others. Praised for its dramatic intensity and musical brilliance, Salome in this 2-CD set offers a refined listening experience that captures the spirit and sumptuous orchestration of Strauss’s visionary work.

French Overview (Vue d'ensemble)

Découvrez l'une des œuvres les plus marquantes du début du XXe siècle avec Salome de Richard Strauss. Cet enregistrement en stéréo numérique propose une interprétation magistrale de l'opéra – un drame musical en un acte d'après la pièce éponyme d'Oscar Wilde, traduit en allemand par Hedwig Lachmann. Dirigé par le renommé Giuseppe Sinopoli et interprété par l'Orchestre de l'Opéra allemand de Berlin, le spectacle met en lumière des performances vocales exceptionnelles assurées par Cheryl Studer, Leonie Rysanek et Bryn Terfel, entre autres. Salué pour son intensité dramatique et son génie orchestral, Salome dans cet ensemble de 2 CD offre une expérience d'écoute raffinée qui capture l'esprit et l'orchestration somptueuse de l'œuvre visionnaire de Strauss.

Product Features

Format & Inclusions

• Media Format: 2 Compact Discs in Digital Stereo
• Packaging: High-quality printed packaging with classic design as issued by Deutsche Grammophon
• Edition: Import digital release ensuring pristine audio fidelity

Musical & Production Details

• Opera Description:
  Salome is a one-act musical drama (Musikdrama in einem Aufzug) based on Oscar Wilde’s play, enhanced by its German translation from Hedwig Lachmann.
• Performance Highlights:
  • The conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli delivers an inspired interpretation with clear, dynamic leadership.
  • The Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin provides a rich, detailed orchestral backdrop that brings Strauss’s musical textures to life.
  • Renowned vocalists Cheryl Studer, Leonie Rysanek, and Bryn Terfel shine in their dramatic roles, supported by a talented ensemble cast.
• Recording Excellence:
  • The digital remastering ensures that the intensity and nuance of every vocal and orchestral detail are preserved.
  • This release stands as a testament to the high production standards of the Deutsche Grammophon label.

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

• Critical Acclaim:
  Salome is widely recognized as a landmark in opera, celebrated for its daring musical language and dramatic presentation. The recording captures the electrifying atmosphere that has made this work a subject of continuous study and admiration.
• Artistic Legacy:
  Richard Strauss’s innovative approach to drama and music in Salome continues to influence modern operatic production. This digital release is a fine example of how historical performance practices can be enhanced by modern recording technology.
• Production Heritage:
  Issued by the globally respected Deutsche Grammophon, this release not only celebrates Strauss’s genius but also the rich musical heritage of the Deutscher Oper Berlin under the baton of Giuseppe Sinopoli.

French Interesting Facts (Faits intéressants)

• Succès critique :
  Salome est reconnue comme une œuvre révolutionnaire dans le monde de l'opéra, saluée pour son langage musical audacieux et sa mise en scène dramatique. Cet enregistrement capte l’atmosphère électrisante qui a fait de cette œuvre un objet d’étude et d’admiration continue.
• Héritage artistique :
  L’approche innovante de Richard Strauss dans Salome continue d’influencer la production lyrique moderne. Cette version numérique est un bel exemple de la manière dont les pratiques d'interprétation historiques peuvent être sublimées grâce aux technologies d’enregistrement actuelles.
• Patrimoine de production :
  Publié par le prestigieux label Deutsche Grammophon, cet enregistrement célèbre non seulement le génie de Strauss mais aussi la riche tradition musicale de l’Opéra allemand de Berlin sous la direction de Giuseppe Sinopoli.

Track Listing

While the opera's full score spans several intricate sections and dramatic moments, the complete 2-CD set running time showcases the full musical and dramatic narrative of Strauss’s Salome. Specific tracks include detailed recitatives, arias, and choruses that collectively highlight the opera’s evolving intensity and lush orchestration.

Publishers

Released by Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg in 1991. Printed in Germany by Schwerdtle + Schantz, Berlin. All rights reserved.
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French (Hashtags):

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