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- Camille Saint-Saëns
Samson et Dalila (Samson and Delilah) (1877)
- G Schirmer Inc (World)
G. Schirmer controls the rights in the English translation by Walter Ducloux for this work but does not supply orchestral materials.
- 2 hr
- Libretto by Lemaire after Judges 14-16. English translation by Walter Ducloux.
- English, French
Programme Note
Cast List:
SAMSON, leader of the Israelites: Tenor
ABIMÉLECH, satrap of Gaza: Bass
HIGH PRIEST OF DAGON: Baritone
FIRST PHILISTINE: Tenor
SECOND PHILISTINE: Baritone
A PHILISTINE MESSENGER: Tenor
OLD HEBREW: Bass
DELILAH, priestess of Dagon: Mezzo-Soprano
Hebrew Men and Women, Philistine Soldiers, Servants, Guards, Philistine Nobles, Young Philistine Women, a Child
Synopsis:
Saint-Saëns powerful retelling of the famous biblical story. The powerful Hebrew warrior Samson leads a rebellion against the Philistines. However he succumbs to the irresistible charms of Delilah who has been sent by the Philistines to find out the secret of his strength. Discovering that it lies in the length of his hair, Delilah shaves his head and Samson is taken captive. He is imprisoned in the Temple of Dagon, where he prays to God to return his strength and exacts a devastating revenge on his enemies.
SAMSON, leader of the Israelites: Tenor
ABIMÉLECH, satrap of Gaza: Bass
HIGH PRIEST OF DAGON: Baritone
FIRST PHILISTINE: Tenor
SECOND PHILISTINE: Baritone
A PHILISTINE MESSENGER: Tenor
OLD HEBREW: Bass
DELILAH, priestess of Dagon: Mezzo-Soprano
Hebrew Men and Women, Philistine Soldiers, Servants, Guards, Philistine Nobles, Young Philistine Women, a Child
Synopsis:
Saint-Saëns powerful retelling of the famous biblical story. The powerful Hebrew warrior Samson leads a rebellion against the Philistines. However he succumbs to the irresistible charms of Delilah who has been sent by the Philistines to find out the secret of his strength. Discovering that it lies in the length of his hair, Delilah shaves his head and Samson is taken captive. He is imprisoned in the Temple of Dagon, where he prays to God to return his strength and exacts a devastating revenge on his enemies.