The Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila

IMDb 0.0 2018 ‱ 122 min ‱ MusicDrama

Director

Gary Halvorson

Country

US

Plot Summary

A towering biblical epic, Saint-SaĂ«ns’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 ElÄ«na Garanča. Bass-baritone Laurent Naouri sang the sinister High Priest of Dagon, with conductor Sir Mark Elder on the podium.

Top Cast

Roberto Alagna
Roberto Alagna Samson
Elīna Garanča
Elīna Garanča Dalila
Laurent Naouri
Laurent Naouri The High Priest of Dagon
Elchin Azizov
Elchin Azizov Abimélech
Dmitry Belosselskiy
Dmitry Belosselskiy The Old Hebrew