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Kathryn Lewek Leads ‘Salome’ at Cincinnati Opera

By Francisco Salazar

On June 18 and 20, the Cincinnati Opera is set to present Strauss’ “Salome.”

The company will present the work at the historic Music Hall featuring soprano Kathryn Lewek, in her title role debut.

She will be joined by tenor Chad Shelton as Herod, bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Jochanaan, mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as Herodias, and tenor Zach Borichevsky as Narraboth.

Robert Spano will conduct the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Jose Maria Condemi directs.

The June 18 performance of “Salome” is Veterans Night while the June 20 is Pride Night and following that evening’s performance, the company celebrates LGBTQIA+ community with drinks, dancing, and surprises in Music Hall’s Wilks Studio.

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By Francisco Salazar

FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained cellist who has performed in the New York area.

With OperaWire he has lectured at Bard College and been featured on Fred Plotkin, Jennifer Rowley and Angel Blue's programs.

He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.

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