Strauss: Salome
Synopsis
The story is set at the beginning of the Christian era on a large terrace of Herod’s palace, during the reign of Herod Antipas. At night, on a terrace of the palace, Salome, Herod’s stepdaughter, is gazed at passionately by Narraboth, captain of the guard. Jochanaan, a prophet, is imprisoned in a cistern for having slandered Herod. He proclaims the coming of Jesus, but his message is met with incomprehension by the guards. Salome hears the prophet. She manages to convince the guards to bring Jochanaan out so she can see him. Both fascinated and frightened by his prophecies, Salome falls passionately in love with this man. Richard Strauss’s opera at the 2018 Salzburg Festival, directed by Romeo Castellucci at the Felsenreitschule. In her debut in the title role, Asmik Grigorian distinguished herself with her talents as a singer and actress.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Romeo Castellucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Wilde, Hedwig Lachmann
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Strauss: Salome
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Unitel, Naxos Film, Salzburger Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Romeo Castellucci
Oscar Wilde, Hedwig Lachmann
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Romeo Castellucci
Production Design
Oscar Wilde
Writer
Romeo Castellucci
Director
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What is Strauss: Salome about?
The story is set at the beginning of the Christian era on a large terrace of Herod’s palace, during the reign of Herod Antipas. At night, on a terrace of the palace, Salome, Herod’s stepdaughter, is gazed at passionately by Narraboth, captain of the guard. Jochanaan, a prophet, is imprisoned in a cistern for having slandered Herod. He proclaims the coming of Jesus, but his message is met with incomprehension by the guards. Salome hears the prophet. She manages to convince the guards to bring Jochanaan out so she can see him. Both fascinated and frightened by his prophecies, Salome falls passionately in love with this man. Richard Strauss’s opera at the 2018 Salzburg Festival, directed by Romeo Castellucci at the Felsenreitschule. In her debut in the title role, Asmik Grigorian distinguished herself with her talents as a singer and actress.
Who directed Strauss: Salome?
Strauss: Salome was directed by Romeo Castellucci.
Who stars in Strauss: Salome?
The principal cast of Strauss: Salome includes Asmik Grigorian, John Daszak, Anna Maria Chiuri, Gábor Bretz, Julian Prégardien.
When was Strauss: Salome released and how long is it?
Strauss: Salome was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Strauss: Salome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strauss: Salome was composed by Richard Strauss.