
Volksoper · Vienna
8 Nov 2026
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Production
Western Classical Opera
This staging is a recreation of Luc Bondy’s timeless production, originally premiered at the Salzburg Festival in 1992. The production is widely regarded as a directing classic of the late 20th century and has been presented at major houses including the Royal Opera House in London, the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels, and La Scala in Milan. The scenic realization for this Vienna revival is directed by Marie-Louise Bischofberger-Bondy. The visual identity of the production features set design by Erich Wonder, with further set design elaboration by Daniela Kerck and Christof Hetzer. The creative team is completed by costume designer Susanne Raschig, choreographer Lucinda Childs, and lighting designer Alexander Koppelmann.

Conductor
Mikhail AgrestStage director
Marie-Louise BondySet designer
Erich Wonder
Set designer
Daniela Kerck
Set designer
Christof HetzerCostume designer
Susanne RaschigChoreographer
Lucinda ChildsLighting designer
Alexander KoppelmannComposer
Richard StraussLibrettist
Hedwig LachmannLibrettist
Oscar Wilde
Herodias
Ursula Pfitzner
Salome
Hedwig Ritter
John the Baptist
Josef Wagner
Narraboth
David Kerber