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Great Performances at the Met: Salome

This 1905 opera by German composer, Richard Straus, is based on Oscar Wilde's play telling of the Biblical Salome, who danced for Herod in exchange for the head of John the Baptist. Modern dress is used for this production. Sung in German with English subtitles.

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  • Originally Aired January 17, 2008
  • Runtime 120 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 302
  • Network PBS
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