Strauss: Salome Blu-ray (The Royal Opera) 2008David McVicars powerful 2008 production of Strauss's opera based on a play by Oscar Wilde takes the controversial and disturbing film 120 Days of Sodom as its visual reference. The action is set in a debauched palace, which has suggestions of Nazi Germany. Strausss ravishing and voluptuous score adds to the sexual alchemy that is conjured by an international cast led by Nadja Michael in the title role. Salome is filmed for the big screen with High

The Two Pigeons includes dancers Lauren Cuthbertson

Conductor Colin Davis talking about Die Zauberflöte: 24-page illustrated booklet in English

Pinkerton: Marcelo Puente

Prince Siegfried: Matthew Golding

Tchaikovsky’s ravishing score

Once again it was an exceptional ensemble performance with everyone knowing why they were on stage and totally ‘switched on’ and in character

with English subtitles

Young Elizabeth: Skya Powney

"A marathon production of Puccini's triptych is a masterclass in taut

Dido: Sarah ConnollyAeneas: Lucas MeachemBelinda: Lucy CroweSorceress: Sara FulgoniDancers of The Royal Ballet

Interview with Zenaida Yanowsky (Marguerite and Armand)

Conductor: Charles Mackerras