| Last night Lyric Opera of Chicago put on a new | | | | carry the mood due to the light nature of the screen. |
| production of Salome. This new version was an | | | | Deborah Voigt was outstanding in her role as Salome. |
| outstanding success. In every way the performance | | | | She was able to give to the audience what they |
| was a breath of fresh air. | | | | wanted. Her grace, polish and regal style made her the |
| In the cast were Deborah Voigt (Salome), Kim Begley, | | | | undisputed star of the show. Kim Begley (Herod) had |
| Alan Held, and Judith Forst. Sir Andrew Davis | | | | the house in awe with his fabulous entry with a |
| conducted. | | | | peacock robe and complimenting crown with radiating |
| The set was in a contemporary vein. The center of | | | | peacock feathers - it was a show stopper! |
| the stage had as a focal point a large inverted cone | | | | If there is one thing that can be said for the wonderful |
| that opened in an upward manner. The material that | | | | production it is that it had a fabulous array of |
| made the set was all shear and you are able to see | | | | costumes. Your eye never ceased to be satisfied with |
| through it. This made the entire affect of the scene | | | | finery at every point in the opera. The clothing really |
| open and fresh. The overall tone of the set was beige | | | | complimented the sets to make the scene exotic. |
| but when the mood changed the lighting was able to | | | | |