I sang in this staging of Salome with Ms Ewing in 1996, at Michigan Opera Theater. She was indeed possessed in this role: intense, mesmerizing, vocally what one hears here, and always in character. It was an unforgettable experience.

This was so dramatically satisfying that I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. What a brilliant performer.

Just read an interview with Brigitte Fassbänder in which she stated that Maria Ewing was, for her, the greatest Salome.

Next to the Immolation finale of Gotterdammerung, this is probably the most spectacular closing of any opera. Strauss and Wagner, two incredible geniuses, but here the performer makes the critical difference. It can be botched and usually in live performance a substitute does the 7-veil dance, obviously not necessary here. Maria Ewing isn't playing Salome, she IS Salome. It is impossible to look away, even for one second.

Rest In Peace Maria!

I heard her sing Mozart's Requiem in 1978 and have never forgotten her voice. I am not fond of sopranos, but her voice was something special and I am glad that she made a name for herself.

Amazing opera singer and amazing actress as well. Brilliant goddess that your flesh now rest in peace.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

imagine having to sing this after dancing for 10 minutes!! unbelievable!

Beautfiul singing. Even more beautiful theatrical bravery, which is very rare. This is one of those performances which will go down in history.

I LOVE HER! She reminds me what being an opera singer is really all about! Can't get enough of this performance!

Gone but not forgotten. Wonderful performances will be enjoyed and studied for years to come.

Wow.. certainly a great talent in her past life and definitely in her next.. RIP.

A wonderful opera and very well performed, particularly by maria Ewing. Strauss based it on Oscar Wilde's play "Salome", a masterpiece. Let's not forget Wilde, ever.

Ah, mas que esplendor que encontrei! Essa interpretação está marcada com fogo no meu coração: magistral!

Una maravillosa,genial,realista interpŕetacion con toda la carga dramatica La voz expresiva y llena de los matices adecuados Una gran artista y una extraordinaria Salomé.

I'm thrilled and speachless each time when I watch this video... She is such an amazing artist!

RIP

This is a truly amazing performance, especially accounting for having just performed the Dance of the Seven Veils. Beginning at

fantastica i'm still trying to get my hair to lie down!!she's beyond the beyond ,my favorite salome of all

FANTASTIC SINGER AND INTERPRETATION!