Dallas Opera's SALOME to Open 10/30

The Dallas Opera's explosive second production of the 2014-2015 "Heights of Passion" Season is SALOME by Richard Strauss (whose libretto was based on Hedwig Lachmann's German translation of Oscar Wilde's play). SALOME, generally regarded as one of the masterpieces of the Late Romantic Era, opens on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center located in the Dallas Arts District.

This Francesca Zambello production from Washington National Opera features a dream cast: world-renowned soprano Deborah Voigt makes her Dallas Opera debut in the title role.

Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Voigt has given the world definitive performances of iconic roles in German opera, including this one. Anne Midgette of The Washington Post wrote: "Voigt has a lovely voice, and she has worked to make this role her own...she channels the freshness of a teenager."

The Dallas Opera is thrilled to welcome back tenor Robert Brubaker, who dazzled Dallas audiences opposite Patricia Racette in our 2004 production of Jenufa, to sing the role of the lustful King Herod. His portrayal in this role earned raves from the Louisville Journal Courier: "Brubaker sang with exceptional control over color and dynamic projection, reveling in one of Strauss' most intricate acting assignments."

Bass-baritone Greer Grimsley, one of the most acclaimed Wagnerian singers of our day, will bring the prophet Jokanaan to life on the Dallas Opera stage. Better known as "John the Baptist," Grimsley has earned raves for singing "with a rare combination of power and suavity" (Huffington Post).

Every degenerate king needs a corrupt and corrosive queen, and TDO's Herodias will be sung by the extraordinary British mezzo-soprano, Susan Bickley, in her long-awaited company debut. Critic Andrew Clements of The Guardian calls her performances "heartstoppingly direct, seamlessly expressive, and perfectly even in tone...a marvel in every respect."

Flex subscriptions begin at $75 for the 2014-2015 Season, with full subscriptions starting at $95. Single tickets are also available and start at $19. Contact The Dallas Opera Ticket Office at 214-443-1000 or purchase online, 24/7 at www.dallasopera.org.

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