Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila
Originally released in 2016. Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila is a music film. directed by Louise Narboni. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ekaterina Semenchuk, Gregory Kunde, and Roman Burdenko
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Mariinsky Theatre
- Telmondis
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 s...
Who directed Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila was directed by Louise Narboni.
How long is Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila released?
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila was released on May 25, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila?
The main cast of Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila includes Ekaterina Semenchuk, Gregory Kunde, Roman Burdenko, Mikhail Petrenko, Stanislav Trofimov.