“Salome” and “Intermezzo”, or modernity according to Richard Strauss

The centennial premiere of "Intermezza" by Ryszard Strauss was celebrated in the Dresden Semperoper a fresh staging of this seldom played comedy, the origin of which was the composer's alleged romance. At the same time, 1 of the most interesting productions of "Salome" was returned to the posters. The vicinity of both operas in the repertoire sheds light on how innovative and highly different approach to opera theatre was presented by Strauss and what inspired him.