San Diego Opera Presents SALOME by Richard Strauss

Salome’s disturbing obsession with John the Baptist drives her to make a shocking request: the head of the Prophet as a reward for performing the sensuous Dance of the Seven Veils.

Salome’s disturbing obsession with John the Baptist drives her to make a shocking request: the head of the Prophet as a reward for performing the sensuous Dance of the Seven Veils. Based on Oscar Wilde’s dramatic adaptation of the biblical story of Salome and her lecherous stepfather, the dysfunctional and dangerous court of King Herod is brought to searing life through Richard Strauss’ seductive music. This chillingly erotic story still has the power to shock audiences more than 100 years after its premiere.
Every role makes extraordinary vocal and dramatic demands on the artists, and our remarkable cast will be riveting. Salome, lost in her own world of wantonness and sensuality, will be sung by last season’s brilliant Turandot, Lise Lindstrom, with Greer Grimsley as the noble John the Baptist. Allan Glassman and debut artist, soprano Irina Mishura, round out the cast in this stunning opener to San Diego Opera’s 2012 International Season!
In German with English translations above the stage.

Performances January 28 (7PM), 31 (7PM), February 3 (8PM) and 5 (2PM).

Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego. Tickets $50 - $210 (Some select seats on Saturday and Sunday slightly higher). For tickets and more information (619) 533.7000 or online at www.sdopera.com


Presenter / Producer: San Diego Opera

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Music > Opera


Event Phone: 619-533-7000

Venue
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 3rd Ave.
Downtown, San Diego
San Diego CA 92104

Regions:
San Diego


Performance Dates: 1/28/2012 - 2/5/2012

Saturday, 01/28/2012 Tuesday, 01/31/2012 Friday, 02/03/2012 Sunday, 02/05/2012

Performance Times
Saturday and Tuesdays at 7 PM
Fridays at 8 PM
Sundays at 2 PM

Ticket Information:
Tickets $50 - $210 (Some select seats on Saturday and Sunday slightly higher). For tickets and more information (619) 533.7000 or online at www.sdopera.com

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