The Audience reacts to Salome
Thursday, 14 March, 2024
Critic and audience reactions to Strauss' Salome.
Salome is showing at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 12-16 March 2024.
“A brilliant Sinéad Campbell Wallace leads Irish National Opera’s perfectly judged production” - The Irish Times - Michael Dungan ★★★★★
“There is understatement even in the way she (Sinéad Campbell Wallace) scales the part’s vocal peaks, so you forget how hard it is” - The Irish Times - Michael Dungan ★★★★★
“it is in the dance itself where she and Roche triumph” - The Irish Times - Michael Dungan ★★★★★
Read the full review from The Irish Times here.
“A must-see.” - Irish Examiner - Alan O’Riordan ★★★★★
“Sinead Campbell Wallace's superb portrayal of Salome is just one of the top-class features of Irish National Opera's take on the Strauss opera” - Irish Examiner - Alan O’Riordan ★★★★★
“Five stars for this triumphant production of Salome” - Irish Examiner - Alan O’Riordan ★★★★★
“A slow and ominous build to the famed finale is achieved by conductor Fergus Sheil and his orchestra, capping a thumping triumph for Irish National Opera.” - Irish Examiner - Alan O’Riordan ★★★★★
Read the full review from The Irish Examiner here.
“Ravella’s attention to detail is impressive.” - Bachtrack - Andrew Larkin ★★★★
“The quality of singing was remarkably good, but it was Sinéad Campbell-Wallace who stole the show as Salome. Possessing an extraordinary range, with her lowest notes still sounding clearly, she soared effortlessly in her upper register.” - Bachtrack - Andrew Larkin ★★★★
“Vincent Wolfsteiner made for a magnificent Herod: at once, lustful and demanding, he illustrated his character’s weak-willed shortcomings terrifically.” - Bachtrack - Andrew Larkin ★★★★
“Baritone Tómas Tómasson was equally impressive as Jochanaan, singing with noble purity, his deepest notes resonating powerfully.” - Bachtrack - Andrew Larkin ★★★★
“Imelda Drumm played Herodias as a strong character.” - Bachtrack - Andrew Larkin ★★★★