Salome (1948 Ifukube), ballet

Salome (1948) is a ballet by Akira Ifukube (mus.). Based on Wilde's play.

Abstract

The piece was written in a conservative, late-romantic style.

Editions

Written in 1948; score revised and expanded, 1987.

Sound recordings

• Salome (1987 @1948 Ifukube / Yamada), sound recording (ballet)

Shinsei Nihon Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kazuo Yamada. Recorded on May 5th, 1987.