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Salome
Inge Borkh proves once again why she dominated the role of Salome throughout the 1950s. Her performance combines cinematic glamour with a voice of unwavering strength and expressive detail. Max Lorenz brings unexpected dimension to Herod, steering the character away from grotesque caricature and toward something more disturbingly human. Ferdinand Frantz delivers a riveting Jochanaan, his baritone blazing with prophetic fire yet tinged with dark allure. A young Christa Ludwig also makes a notable appearance as the Page, adding further interest to an already remarkable cast.
Track List
1. Wie schön ist die Prinzessin Salome heute Nacht!
2. Ich will nicht bleiben
3. Du wirst das für mich tun, Narraboth
4. Wo ist er, dessen Sündenbecher jetzt voll ist?
5. Jochanaan! Ich bin verliebt in deinen Leib
6. Niemals, Tochter Babylons
7. Wo ist Salome?
8. Salome, komm, trink Wein mit mir
9. Das kann nicht sein. Seit dem Propheten Elias
10. Was soll das heissen, der Erlöser der Welt?
11. Tanz für mich, Salome
12. Tanz der sieben Schleier
2. Ich will nicht bleiben
3. Du wirst das für mich tun, Narraboth
4. Wo ist er, dessen Sündenbecher jetzt voll ist?
5. Jochanaan! Ich bin verliebt in deinen Leib
6. Niemals, Tochter Babylons
7. Wo ist Salome?
8. Salome, komm, trink Wein mit mir
9. Das kann nicht sein. Seit dem Propheten Elias
10. Was soll das heissen, der Erlöser der Welt?
11. Tanz für mich, Salome
12. Tanz der sieben Schleier
13. Ah! Herrlich! Wundervoll, wundervoll!
14. Wer hat meinen Ring genommen?
15. Es ist kein Laut zu vernehmen
16. Ah! Du wolltest mich nicht deinen Mund
17. Ah! Warum hast du mich nicht angesehn, Jochanaan?
18. Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst
Elektra. Roma, 1957
14. Wer hat meinen Ring genommen?
15. Es ist kein Laut zu vernehmen
16. Ah! Du wolltest mich nicht deinen Mund
17. Ah! Warum hast du mich nicht angesehn, Jochanaan?
18. Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst
BONUS
19. Allein! Weh, ganz allein!Elektra. Roma, 1957
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4.5
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✓ Top Reviewer
United States
Magnificent Performance in Excellent Sound!
This really is a dilly of a Salome. Borkh is terrific as the eponymous anti-heroine, negotiating every vocal hurdle Strauss hurls at her with ease. She is in slightly better voice a year earlier under Keilberth (OD #11918), but I'm really splitting hairs because she is wonderful in both. It's very easy to hear why she was in such demand for this role (also Elektra, but that's another review.)Frantz is a commanding, formidable Jochanaan; one can understand why Herod is terrified of him. Lorenz's voice was getting a little wild by this time, but he does bring Herod to life. Klose sings like a queen with that rich, velvety mezzo of hers. Fehenberger sings so beautifully as Narraboth one is genuinely sorry to see him go. Ludwig's voice wasn't yet as smooth as it would become, but she makes something specific out of the page. The two soldiers, Georg Stern and Ludwig Welter, also make their brief, but important roles memorable. The cacophonous ensemble with the Jews is rendered very clearly here; I was able to make out some vocal lines that usually sound very fuzzy under all the noise. Schröder leads a tight, exciting performance that builds to an overwhelming final scene.The Pirate Gods smiled happily on this performance and the sound is excellent. All Salome lovers should hear this!
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✓ Top Reviewer
United States
Borkh Makes Salome Her Own
Have always loved Borkh. This performance reinforces my opinion of her. A very young Christa Ludwig sings small role of a page.
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