OFA#74 STRAUSS' SALOME artwork
OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin

OFA#74 STRAUSS' SALOME

  • S2022E74
  • 56:05
  • December 10th 2022

In Strauss' opera, SALOME could not kiss the lips of the prophet John the Baptist when he was alive, so she kissed

the lips of his decapitated head.

OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin

Monday 9 pm & Wednesday 2 pm

Longtime friends and opera lovers Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin want YOU to become an opera fan! In this introductory series, we will present the plots of popular operas along with their musical highlights. We will provide insight to help you appreciate singers and singing in general. You will also learn about the musical style of great composers. All you need to get started is love of the human voice and a great tune. ​