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Release Date:
October 20, 2018
Original Title:
The Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila
Genres:
Drama | Music
Production Companies:
The Metropolitan Opera
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
KR: 전체관람가
Runtime: 122
A towering biblical epic, Saint-Saëns’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 Elīna Garanča. Bass-baritone Laurent Naouri sang the sinister High Priest of Dagon, with conductor Sir Mark Elder on the podium.
Assistant Costume Designer:
Robert Lurie
Robert Croghan
Assistant Set Designer:
Ann Beyersdorfer
Bryce Cutler
Colin McGurk
Choreographer:
Austin M. Craig
Conductor:
Mark Elder
Costume Designer:
Linda Cho
Director:
Gary Halvorson
Darko Tresnjak
Executive Producer:
Peter Gelb
Lighting Design:
Donald Holder
Makeup & Hair:
Tera Willis
Music Producer:
David Frost
Original Music Composer:
Camille Saint-Saëns
Producer:
Victoria Warivonchik
Louisa Briccetti
Production Design:
Darko Tresnjak
Set Designer:
Alexander Dodge
Supervising Producer:
Mia Bongiovanni
Elena Park
Technical Supervisor:
Ron Washburn
Writer:
Ferdinand Lemaire
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