Salome

Adapted from the Oscar Wilde play of the same name, Salome has been thrilling and shocking audiences since its premiere in 1905. And it's easy to see why: a biblical story complete with a lecherous king, a willful princess, and an unyielding prophet is bound to get attention. Add in a power struggle, a dangerous obsession, and a dance that scandalizes audiences to this day, all set to Strauss's iconic music, and you're in for a wild and gripping performance.

An exhilarating one-act tragedy, this production is brought to life with sets by award-winning designer Leslie Travers, over 80 members of the Seattle Symphony, and a cast of incredible artists; Grammy-nominated Brenda Rae will dazzle with her "tireless golden soprano" (Bachtrack) in her title-role debut, and Chad Shelton promises to bring his "thrilling tone and technical precision" (Opera News) to the role of King Herod.