"Salome," a one-act tragedy by the Irish playwright, terrified the Victorian public with its provocative depiction of a ...

When Herodias, is taunted by Jochanaan ... she takes revenge on Jochanaan by pressuring her daughter, Salome, into a fatal temptation. When Herod begs Salome to dance for him, she agrees, but ...

Richard Strauss’s “Salome” has been described by opera singers, conductors, critics and fans as one of the world’s most thrilling, fast-paced and visceral works in the repertoire. And yet, the ...

In Strauss's 1905 opera and Oscar Wilde's 1891 eponymous play, from which Strauss derived his work, Salome's mother objects to her daughter performing for Herod, pleading with her not to dance.

On the plus side, Strauss’ lush and expressive score was beautifully performed by an expanded orchestra of San Diego Symphony ...

Unfortunately, that meant she couldn't go to her school's annual father-daughter dance. But her parents and caregivers were determined that she wouldn't miss out. So, as Ava couldn't go to the ...