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Salome stoked to red heat by Byström, Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic in Edinburgh

Malin Byström
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Malin Byström and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
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Salome curtain call
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By David Smythe, 15 August 2022
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“Byström’s colossal performance as the insatiable anti-heroine was haunting”
Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 14 August 2022
Programme
Strauss R., Salome (Concert performance)
Performers
Edward Gardner, Conductor
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Malin Byström, Salome
Johan Reuter, Jochanaan
Katarina Dalayman, Herodias
Gerhard Siegel, Herodes
Bror Magnus Tødenes, Narraboth
Hanna Hipp, Herodias' Page
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David Smythe
David Smythe
David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.