Celebrated Swedish soprano Malin Bystrm takes the title role in Strauss' one-act opera, alongside the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Edward Gardner.
Celebrated Swedish soprano Malin Bystrm takes the title role in Salome, Richard Strausss delirious operatic celebration of decadence. Conductor Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra make a highly anticipated return to the Usher Hall, following their hugely acclaimed Peter Grimes at the 2017 International Festival.
Salome is one of the most thrilling, chilling works in the operatic repertoire. It paints a darkly fascinating picture of King Herods court, where his stepdaughter Salome demands a prophets death in return for satisfying his lascivious desires.
Malin Bystrm has enjoyed sensational reviews in the title role in Amsterdam and at Covent Garden, and shes joined by celebrated baritone Johan Reuter as the doomed John the Baptist in Strausss gripping masterpiece.
Sung in German with English supertitles.
With support from
Edward Gardner Conductor
Cast includes
Malin Bystrm Salome
Johan Reuter Jochanaan
Gerhard Siegel Herodes
Katarina Dalayman Herodias
Bror Magnus Tdenes Narraboth
Hanna Hipp Page of Herodias
Strauss Salome