Samson et Dalila

Samson et Dalila is Camille Saint-Saëns's grand tragedy that unfolds the biblical tale of Samson and Delilah through sweeping music and dramatic confrontation. The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City stages the production, highlighting the opera's lush orchestration and memorable vocal writing. A mainstay of the operatic repertoire, the work is celebrated for its emotional intensity and iconic melodies that showcase its central characters.