Identifier: victrolabookofop00vict (find matches)
Title: The Victrola book of the opera : stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven-hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve-hundred Victor opera records
Year: 1917 (1910s)
Authors: Victor Talking Machine Company Rous, Samuel Holland
Subjects: Operas
Publisher: Camden, N.J. : Victor Talking Machine Co.
Contributing Library: Harold B. Lee Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Brigham Young University

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RENAUD AS HEROD Herod describes the visionof Salome which haunts himnight and day, and declares thatto possess her he would gladlysurrender his soul. He drinksthe love potion, and falls on thecouch in a delirious sleep. SCENE II—Public Square atJerusalem The scene shows Herod re-ceiving messages from the allies,and denouncing Rome. Herodiasenters and announces that the 205 VICTROLA BOOK OF THE OPERA—MASSENETS HERODIADE
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PUBLIC SQUARE IN JERUSALEM Roman general, Vitellius, is approaching. The people are terrified, but Vitellius declares thatRome desires the favor of the Jews and will give back the Temple of Israel. John and Salome enter and Vitellius is surprised at the honor paid to the Prophet.Herod gazes with eyes of love at Salome, while Herodias watches her jealously. Johndenounces Vitellius as the curtain falls. ACT III SCENE l—Phanuels HousePhanuel is disclosed gazing at the city, which lies silent under a starry sky, andprophesying the fate which is to overwhelm it. Air de Phanuel (Oh, Shining Stars) By Marcel Journet, Bass (In French) 74152 12-inch, $1.50 He calls upon the stars to tell him what manner of man is this John, who speakswith such authority. Is he a man or a god ? he cries. Herodias enters, much agitated.Phanuel inquires what has brought the Queen to his house, and she cries, Vengeanceon the woman who has stolen Herods love! He reads her fate by the stars, and seesnothing but bl

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