Claus Guth’s ‘Salome’ at the Met Says the Quiet Part Loud
The final cistern scene, in which a blood-daubed Elza van den Heever as Salome finally kisses the head, is a masterstroke.
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Soprano Elza van den Heever Is Tackling the Met’s ‘Salome’ Head On—or Off!
In early December, after the final two performances of Richard Strauss’ 'Die Frau ohne Schatten' at the Metropolitan Opera, something out of the ordinary happened.
‘Moby-Dick’ Sails Confidently into the Met, and the Exhilarating Optimism of ‘Fidelio’ Arrives Just in Time
The Metropolitan Opera ended its annual winter hiatus with two productions that chronicle their protagonists' dangerous, intensely personal quests.
