The Dance of Death

Richard Strauss's fierce heroine Salome is presented by the Seattle Opera in a gripping production starring Grammy Award-nominated soprano Brenda Rae in the role of the titular Princess. Conducted by Benjamin Manis, Salome is a debauched carnival of high drama, knife-edge tension and intensity that culminates in one of opera's most famous dances. A truly unmissable thriller of an opera.

What Is The Story?

Based on a German translation of a play by Oscar Wilde, Richard Strauss' 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 who dare will not be disappointed.