Strauss's provocative, intriguing Salome, based on Oscar Wilde's play of the same name, tells the biblical story of Princess Salome, who becomes infatuated with John the Baptist, a prisoner in her stepfather King Herod's court. When she is promised anything she wants by King Herod, Salome demands the head of John the Baptist, which Herod delivers to her - at a price. Strauss's ground-breaking score reflects the dark and unsettling themes of the story and every role makes extraordinary vocal and dramatic demands on the artists. LANGUAGE - Sung in German with English and Spanish text projected above the stage
