Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila (2016)
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.
Director: Louise Narboni
Genre: Music
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: May 25, 2016
Cast
- Ekaterina Semenchuk - Dalila
- Gregory Kunde - Samson
- Roman Burdenko - High Priest of Dagon
- Mikhail Petrenko - Abimélech
- Stanislav Trofimov - Old Hebrew
- Valery Gergiev - Conductor
- Mariinsky Orchestra
Screenplay
- Ferdinand Lemaire (Screenplay)
Music: Camille Saint-Saëns
Production: Mariinsky Theatre, Telmondis
Country: Russia
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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", 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.
- Who directed Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
- Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila was directed by Louise Narboni.
- Who stars in Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
- Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila stars Ekaterina Semenchuk, Gregory Kunde, Roman Burdenko, Mikhail Petrenko, Stanislav Trofimov, Valery Gergiev.
- How long is Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
- Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
- Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila is a Music film.
- Where was Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila produced?
- Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila was produced in Russia.