Rich and intense, Salome is the equal parts shocking and thrilling tale of a petulant and beautiful Princess, the stepdaughter of the lecherous King Herod, and the dark path that her lustful wiles drag her down. Based on Oscar Wilde's famously passionate play, Richard Strauss' operatic adaptation is a creative masterpiece that continues to linger in your mind. Don't miss this exciting new version from the Metropolitan Opera from Claus Guth, moving the action from ancient times to the Victorian era.