Music by Camille Saint-Saëns, Texts by Ferdinand Lemaire
Camille Saint-Saëns’ opera *Samson et Dalila* tells the story of Samson, a Hebrew who rebels against Philistine rule and seeks to liberate his people. Thanks to the strength bestowed upon him by God, he is considered nearly invincible. However, when he falls in love with the Philistine woman Dalila, he becomes vulnerable, for she discovers the secret of his strength.
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The result is a dramatic tale of love, betrayal, faith, and the loss of one’s identity.
(In French with German and English surtitles)
Cast
Musical Director: Alexander Soddy
Director: Damián Szifron
Stage Coach, Acting Coach: Marcin Łakomicki
Set design: Etienne Pluss
Costumes: Gesine Völlm
Lighting: Olaf Freese
Video: Judith Selenko
Choreography: Tomasz Kajdański
Chorus Director: Gerhard Polifka
Samson: Roberto Alagna
Delilah: Aigul Akhmetshina
High Priest of Dagon: Łukasz Goliński
Abimelech: Carles Pachon
An Old Hebrew: Nicolas Testé
First Philistine: Álvaro Diana
Second Philistine: Hanseong Yun
Chorus: State Opera Chorus
Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
Additional information
- Duration: approx. 2 hours 40 minutes including an interval after the second act
- Language: French with German and English surtitles
- Recommended age: 14 and up
Participating artists
Camille Saint-Saens (Komponist/in)
Ferdinand Lemaire (Autor/in)
Dates
July 2026
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