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It was first performed in Weimar at the Grossherzogliches (Grand Ducal) Theater (now the Staatskapelle Weimar) on 2 December 1877 in a German translation. 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.
Mar 5, 2007 · Samson and Dalilah; opera in three acts. Text by Ferdinand Lemaire. English version by Frederic Lyster by Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921; Lemaire, Ferdinand Samson et Dalila
Samson and Delilah (French: Samson et Dalila), Op. 47, is a grand opera in three acts and four scenes by Camille Saint-Saëns to a French libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire.
Samson and Delilah, opera by Camille Saint-Saëns that premiered in Weimar on December 2, 1877, having previously been rejected in Paris for its portrayal of biblical subject matter. Its exotic and suggestive “Bacchanale,” the opera’s best-known excerpt, is often performed in concerts as an.
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Mar 7, 2024 · The epic tale of Samson and Delilah emerges from the pages of its biblical origins to an opulent spectacle in Saint-Saëns’s opera. This indulgent display of stunning visuals and dance includes well-known arias such as “Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix” (“My heart opens itself to your voice”).
May 17, 2011 · Samson and Delilah : opera in 3 acts by Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921; Lemaire, Ferdinand. lbt; Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935. trl; Werfel Collection
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Jun 1, 2022 · Work description. Held prisoner by the Philistines, the Hebrews implore the God of Israel. Samson, the valiant hero, kills Abimélech and encourages his followers to rebel against the Philistines.
