Shocking. Stunning. Visceral.
Strauss' Salome
Sir Antonio Pappano
Barbican
Richard Strauss Salome
(concert performance with surtitles)
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Asmik Grigorian Salome
Michael Volle Jochanaan
Violeta Urmana Herodias
Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke Herod
Niamh O’Sullivan The Page of Herodias
John Findon Narraboth
Liam James Karai First Nazarene
Alex Otterburn Second Nazarene
James Kryshak First Jew
Michael J Scott Second Jew
Aled Hall Third Jew
Oliver Johnston Fourth Jew
Jeremy White Fifth Jew
Barnaby Rea First Soldier
William Thomas Second Soldier
Hannah McKay A Slave
Redmond Sanders Cappadocian
London Symphony Orchestra
The concert will finish at approximately 8.50pm (timings subject to change). Please note that there will be no interval.
Concert repeated on 13 July.
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The Concert
A climactic close to the 2024/25 season: Sir Antonio Pappano, one of today’s most celebrated opera conductors and the LSO’s Chief Conductor, leads concert performances of Strauss’ Salome. Acclaimed soprano Asmik Grigorian takes on the title role, bringing raw vocal power, energy and emotional intensity to Strauss’ heroine.
The Music
Strauss’ Salome is one of the most compelling operas of the early 20th century – a one-act drama of obsession, prophecy and violent desire. Based on Oscar Wilde’s play, the opera caused a sensation at its premiere and retains its impact today. This is Strauss at his most daring and dramatic.
The Performers
Following his acclaimed La rondine with the LSO – where OperaWire hailed his ‘command’ and the ‘sight to behold’ of his conducting – Sir Antonio Pappano returns to the concert stage with the full force of Strauss’ Salome. In Asmik Grigorian, he is joined by a star soprano renowned for her performances in this role. Together with the LSO, they deliver an unmissable season finale that places the music – and its electrifying drama – front and centre.
It is tumultuous. It is heroic, it is scandalous. It is a kaleidoscope of color and has these iconic characters. It’s a virtuoso vehicle for the orchestra, and I can’t wait to conduct it.
Sir Antonio Pappano, LSO Chief Conductor
Generously supported by The Jeremy and John Sacher Charitable Trust.
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Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
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