This photo was published in 1987; it is supposed to show Oscar Wilde in costume as Salome. But, in 1992, Oscar’s grandson would confirm the photo (1907) is actually Hungarian opera singer Alice Guszalewicz
in the title role in Salomé
(R. Strauss)
in Leipzig.-
“Paradoxically though it may seem, it is none the less true that life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” (Oscar Wilde)
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Salome is Hungarian – not Wilde
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Alice Guszdewiez, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Leipzig, opera, Oscar Wilde, Salomé on 12 December 2012 by delclemLeipzig is the new Berlin
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Berlin, gentrification, Germany, hipster, Leipzig, places to be on 27 October 2012 by delclem
“Berlin used to be Germany’s hippest city, but the once scruffy capital has long since succumbed to gentrification. The latest city to attract the creative class is the former East German industrial seat of Leipzig. Moving in by the thousands, they are lured by the euphoric buzz of cheap rent and youthful ingenuity.”
Text & photos (c) SPIEGELonline, 2012
delirium clemens 