Movie Description
The Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila
(2018)Overview
A towering biblical epic, Saint-Saëns’s operatic take on the story of Samson and Delilah has many of the hallmarks of grand opera—show-stopping vocal displays, thrilling choruses, and an engrossing plot set against a sweeping, pseudo-historical backdrop. It’s fitting, then, that Samson et Dalila has been chosen to celebrate the opening of the Met’s season four times in the company’s history, including when Darko Tresnjak’s bold new production premiered on the first night of the 2018–19 season. A few weeks later, the opera was shown as part of the Met’s series of live cinema transmissions, featuring an exceptional cast. Tenor Roberto Alagna was the heroic Samson, who ultimately falls victim to the seductive power of Dalila—the captivating mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča. Bass-baritone Laurent Naouri sang the sinister High Priest of Dagon, with conductor Sir Mark Elder on the podium.
Featured Crew
Cast
Samson
Dalila
The High Priest of Dagon
Abimélech
The Old Hebrew
First Philistine
Second Philistine
A Philistine Messenger
Self - Host
Self - Conductor
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Facts
Original TitleThe Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila
Status Released
Release Information
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2018-10-20
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 02m
Homepagehttps://www.metopera.org/season/on-demand/opera/?upc=810004200609
Production CompaniesThe Metropolitan Opera
Genres
- Music
- Drama
