37 In the seething atmosphere of King Herod’s palace, everyone become entangled in a web of desires. Together with the Netherlands Philharmonic, conductor Lorenzo Viotti brings the magnificent Strauss score to life. When Princess Salome becomes obsessed with the imprisoned prophet Jochanaan (John the Baptist), a game of seduction, power play and manipulation begins that leads to the downfall of Salome, her lascivious stepfather Herod and the unyielding Jochanaan. Richard Strauss based his opera on Oscar Wilde’s sensual play of the same name. Strauss builds up the tension masterfully to a devastatingly cathartic finale that is as bloody as it is beautiful. Fantasies and desires In his acclaimed production, Ivo van Hove makes Jochanaan’s dungeon a gaping opening in the centre of the set. Around it circle the courtiers, caught up in their own fantasies and desires. In this sober world, the Dance of the Seven Veils, choreographed by Wim Vandekeybus, creates a surprising and overwhelming contrast. It is an explosive scene in which Salome manipulates her stepfather. In 2023, while he was chief conductor of Dutch National Opera and the Netherlands Philharmonic, Lorenzo Viotti presented a lush interpretation of Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier. It was his dream to conduct his first Salome with the same beloved partners. Dramatic soprano Sara Jakubiak is one of the finest interpreters of the Strauss repertoire, which makes it even more special that she is now making her role debut as Salome in Amsterdam. Expressive tenor Peter Hoare takes on the role of Herodes, while widely acclaimed baritone Brian Mulligan lends his warm and powerful baritone voice to Jochanaan. “ An instantly legendary, gruesome and timeless Salome” NRC Photo: Petrovsky & Ramone Revival Drama in one act Libretto: after Oscar Wilde’s play, in Hedwig Lachmann’s translation Sung in German Musical direction Lorenzo Viotti Stage direction Ivo van Hove Set and lighting design Jan Versweyveld Costume design An D’Huys Video design Tal Yarden Choreography Wim Vandekeybus Dramaturgy Jan Vandenhouwe Herodes Peter Hoare Herodias Karen Cargill Salome Sara Jakubiak Jochanaan Brian Mulligan Narraboth Ryan Capozzo Erster Jude N.N. Zweiter Jude Marcel Reijans Dritter Jude Mark Omvlee Vierter Jude N.N. Fünfter Jude N.N. Erster Nazarener Ivo Stánchev Zweiter Nazarener Roger Smeets Erster Soldat Jasper Leever Zweiter Soldat N.N. Netherlands Philharmonic Premiere 18/1/2027 Subsequent performances: 21, 24*, 27, 31* January, 2, 6 February 2027 | Curtain-up: 20:00 / *14:00 | Ticket sales start: 27 August 2026 | Price category: B | Location: Main Stage, Dutch National Opera & Ballet Salome Richard Strauss (1864–1949)
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