Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila
May 25, 2016 · 2h 12m
Director
Louise NarboniOverview
The opera is based on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah found in Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. It is the only opera by Saint-Saëns that is regularly performed. The second act love scene in Delilah's tent is one of the set pieces that define French opera. Two of Delilah's arias are particularly well known: "Printemps qui commence" and "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix", the latter of which is one of the most popular recital pieces in the mezzo-soprano/contralto repertoire. Staged by greek director Yannis Kokkos and conducted by Valery Gergiev on May 25th, 2016 at the Mariinsky Theatre.
Cast of Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila
Crew of Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila
About Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila
What is Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila about?
The opera is based on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah found in Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. It is the only opera by Saint-Saëns that is regularly performed. The second act love scene in Delilah's tent is one of the set pieces that define French opera. Two of Delilah's arias are particularly well known: "Printemps qui commence" and "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix"…
When was Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila released?
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila was released on May 25, 2016.
How long is Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
Who directed Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila was directed by Louise Narboni.
Who is in the cast of Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
The cast of Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila includes Ekaterina Semenchuk (Dalila), Gregory Kunde (Samson), Roman Burdenko (High Priest of Dagon), Mikhail Petrenko (Abimélech) and Stanislav Trofimov (Old Hebrew).