Strauss’ Salome Opens the Opera’s 2026 Summer Festival

Published on May 29, 2026 by Elaine Diehl

Cincinnati Opera opens its 2026 Summer Festival with SALOME starring the fabulous Kathryn Lewek.

The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director, Evans Mirageas, previews the production playing June 18 and 20 at Music Hall.

Salome — Cincinnati Opera

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