Teresa Stratas sings the title role in RICHARD STRAUSS 'S one-act musical drama, based on the play by OSCAR WILDE .
This operatic version of events surrounding the death of John the Baptist amid the decadence of Herod's court includes the famous Dance of the Seven Veils.
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Karl Bohm
Introduced by HUMPHREY BURTON
Sung in German with English sub-titles Directed by GÔTZ FRIEDRICH
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