Salome

Based on Oscar Wilde’s sensational play, Richard Strauss’s opera Salome took the world by storm at its premiere with princess Salome at its center, whose growing obsession with the imprisoned prophet John the Baptist propels the story to its dramatic conclusion. Featuring music that is both colossal and dazzling, Des Moines Metro Opera's new production will leave you on the edge of your seat. The production features soprano Sara Gartland making an anticipated role debut as Salome, with DMMO Marhsall and Judy Flapan Music Director and Principal Conductor David Neely leading the DMMO Festival Orchestra and Nathan Troup directing. PERFORMANCES June 29 at 7:30 p.m. July 7 at 2:00 p.m. July 13 at 1:00 p.m. July 19 at 8:00 p.m.