Dorian Gray is a young man whose extraordinary beauty captivates everyone around him, but it is his portrait, painted by Basil Hallward, that holds a secret far darker than anyone could imagine. After wishing that the portrait would age instead of him, Dorian embarks on a life of endless pleasure and reckless indulgence. While he remains untouched by time, the portrait becomes a mirror of his soul—bearing the marks of every sin, every act of cruelty, and every hidden vice.
As the years pass, Dorian’s outward charm and youth conceal the growing corruption reflected only in the portrait hidden away from the world. The painting’s gradual decay reveals the true cost of his choices, haunting him as it carries the weight of his moral downfall. The powerful and unsettling connection between Dorian and his portrait drives a chilling exploration of vanity, temptation, and the dangerous price of immortality.
This masterpiece by Oscar Wilde draws listeners into a dark and captivating story where art and life are intertwined, and the consequences of a life lived without conscience become impossible to escape.