Organization

Edinburgh International Festival

Conductor

Edward Gardner

Singer

Soprano

Malin Byström

Salome

Baritone

Johan Reuter

John the Baptist

Tenor

Gerhard Siegel

Herod

Mezzo-soprano

Katarina Dalayman

Herodias

Bror Magnus Tødenes

Narraboth

Hanna Hipp

A Page of Herodias

Orchestra

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

German

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Usher Hall

Salome Strauss,R

Public

English

Approved

Celebrated Swedish soprano Malin Byström takes the title role in Richard Strauss's Salome at the 2022 International Festival, joined by conductor Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Salome is one of the most thrilling, chilling works in the operatic repertoire, and Byström has enjoyed sensational reviews in the title role in Amsterdam and at Covent Garden. 

She talked to us about what she hopes the effect of the performance will be on audiences.

Malin Byström on Salome | 2022 International Festival

Celebrated Swedish soprano Malin Byström takes the title role in Salome, Richard Strauss’s delirious operatic celebration of decadence. Conductor Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra make a highly anticipated return to the Usher Hall, following their hugely acclaimed Peter Grimes at the 2017 International Festival.

Salome is one of the most thrilling, chilling works in the operatic repertoire. It paints a darkly fascinating picture of King Herod’s court, where his stepdaughter Salome demands a prophet’s death in return for satisfying his lascivious desires.

Malin Byström has enjoyed sensational reviews in the title role in Amsterdam and at Covent Garden, and she’s joined by celebrated baritone Johan Reuter as the doomed John the Baptist in Strauss’s gripping masterpiece.

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Ensemble