The Dance of Death

Richard Strauss's fierce heroine Salome is presented by the Cincinnati Opera in this extraordinary production at the Springer Auditorium. Starring Kathryn Lewek as the titular Princess, and conducted by Robert Spano, Salome is a debauched carnival of high drama, knife-edge tension and intensity that culminates in one of opera's most famous dances.

What Is The Story?

Based on a German translation of a play by Oscar Wilde, Salome follows the titular Princess as she wreaks havoc in the palace with her demands and petulance. Fascinated by the prisoner Jokhanaan, she stops at nothing to possess his heart, asking King Herod to help her. Sexually charged and lavish, Salome isn't for everyone, but those that dare will not be disappointed by the Cincinnati Opera.