Synopsis

Claus Guth's latest production of the opera at the Metropolitan Opera marks a return to the house after two decades. The director offers a fresh interpretation of the biblical story, drawing inspiration from Oscar Wilde’s evocative play and situating it within a richly detailed Victorian setting. The production is steeped in symbolism, exploring stark contrasts between darkness and light. Elza van den Heever stars as Salome, the tormented protagonist, driven by a consuming desire for the head o