Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera Presents SALOME
By: A.A. Cristi Nov. 04, 2016
First performed in 1905, Salome was originally censored in Vienna, banned in London, and even protested in New York. However, now it's considered a classic. Salome helped reinforce Strauss's reputation as "the greatest genius of the age".
Based on the play by Oscar Wilde, Salome reimagines the biblical story of King Herod, his stepdaughter Salome and John the Baptist - Jochanaan. Salome provides one interpretation of why exactly Salome forced Herod to give her John the Baptist's severed head on a silver platter.
We are thrilled the title role of Salome will be sung by Patricia Racette, who sang the role to critical acclaim last year, including the famous, seductive "Dance of the Seven Veils"*. The dance is being choreographed by Michele de la Reza of Attack Theatre.
Two-time Grammy winner Nmon Ford makes his Pittsburgh Opera debut as Jochanaan. Robert Brubaker plays King Herod, and Michaele Martens is Herodias. Music Director AnTony Walker conducts.
Photo credit: David Bachman Photography
Salome (Patricia Racette) performing the Dance of the Seven Veils. With her are (left to right) Attack Theatre’s Anthony Williams, Nick Coppula, and Dane Toney.
Salome (Patricia Racette) with the severed head of John the Baptist (Nmon Ford), while her mother Herodias (Michaela Martens) looks on
Salome (Patricia Racette) with the severed head of John the Baptist (Nmon Ford), while her mother Herodias (Michaela Martens) looks on
Salome (Patricia Racette) insists that her stepfather King Herod (Robert Brubaker) live up to his promise, while her mother Herodias (Michaela Martens) looks on approvingly
Salome (Patricia Racette) performing the Dance of the Seven Veils.
Salome (Patricia Racette) performing the Dance of the Seven Veils. With her are (left to right) Attack Theatre’s Nick Coppula, Anthony Williams, and Dane Toney.
Herodias (Michaela Martens) does not approve of King Herod’s behavior
King Herod (Robert Brubaker) has an unhealthy interest in his step-daughter Salome
John the Baptist, aka Jochanaan (Nmon Ford) warns that the wicked should repent their sins
John the Baptist, aka Jochanaan (Nmon Ford) rails against Herodias’s sinful ways
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