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Amanda ECHALAZ (as Salome in Richard Strauss's opera of the same name) contemplates the prospect of demanding the head of John the Baptist.
Amanda represented South Africa in 'Cardiff Singer of the World in 2005. Future engagements include the title role of 'Tosca' for English National Opera!
In 2009 she will cover the role of Marietta in 'Die Tote Stadt' at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
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The presentation of the rose ~ Richard Strauss's opera, Der Rosenkavalier.
Sophie ~ Fiona McAndrew
Octavian ~ Catriona Barr
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The presentation of the rose ~ Richard Strauss's opera, Der Rosenkavalier.
Sophie ~ Fiona McAndrew
Octavian ~ Catriona Barr
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Amanda, in this shot looking remarkably like the late, great diva, Maria CALLAS, continues to demand her ghoulish 'reward' for dancing the famous Dance of the Seven Veils.
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A soldier is dispatched under orders to the dungeon who quickly decapitates John the Baptist, whereupon the severed head is presented to Salome on a silver platter.
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A dramatic moment as Salome realises that, finally, the severed head is under her total control.
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"I will kiss your mouth Jokaanan"
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Herodias (sung by Alex Routledge)
"Kill that woman."
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"I will kiss your mouth"
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"I will kiss your mouth Jokaanan"
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"I have kissed your mouth Jokaanan"
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Final Trio from Richard Strauss's 'Der Rosenkavalier' (Act lll)
"Sophie" ~ Fiona McAndrew
"Octavian" ~ Catriona Barr
"Marschallin" ~ Giselle Allen.
Conductor: Lionel Friend
Pianist: Stuart Wild
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Conductor ~ Lionel Friend
Pianist ~ Stuart Wild
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Duet from Act lll Richard Strauss's 'Der Rosenkavalier'
Sophie ~ Fiona McAndrew
Octavian ~ Catriona Barr
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Duet from Act lll Richard Strauss's 'Der Rosenkavalier'
Sophie ~ Fiona McAndrew
Octavian ~ Catriona Barr
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Duet from Act lll Richard Strauss's 'Der Rosenkavalier'
Sophie ~ Fiona McAndrew
Octavian ~ Catriona Barr
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Duet from Act lll Richard Strauss's 'Der Rosenkavalier'
Sophie ~ Fiona McAndrew
Octavian ~ Catriona Barr
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The truly great American soprano Christine Brewer.
Sings 'Der Engel' from Richard Wagner's "Wesendonck Lieder.
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Christine Brewer
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Christine Brewer (soprano)
Anthony Legge (piano)
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Christine Brewer ~ an interview with Tony Palmer.
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Christine Brewer and Tony Palmer
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Christine gets the joke!
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Jeremy Rowe (Programme Director for the Wagner Society) warmly thanks Christine Brewer and Tony Palmer for their thoroughly entertaining contribution.
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