A new production of Richard Strauss' opera Salome at the Opéra de Paris

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In 1905 Richard Strauss produced the work that was to ensure his status as Wagner’s successor in the history of German opera.  Entrusted to stage director Lydia Steier, the production will be broadcast live in cinemas Thursday 27 October at 7:15pm.

Singspiel in one act (1905)
Music: Richard Strauss 
Libretto: Hedwig Lachmann
After Oscar Wilde, Salomé

Musical direction: Simone Young
Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris