Samson et Dalila (Complete opera recorded in 1973)

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SAINT-SAENS
Samson et Dalila (Complete opera recorded in 1973)
James King, Christa Ludwig, Bernd Weikl / Munich Radio Orchestra / Giuseppe Patane

[ Sony Opera House / 2 CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 1 September 2009

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"King and Ludwig are not to be underestimated, of course. They are best in the 'speaking' chromaticisms of the Trio with the Old Hebrew, best where the music is nearest to the Wagner idiom."
(Gramophone)

Samson et Dalila Saint-Saens originally intended writing an oratorio based on the legend of Samson and Delilah in 1859 and this developed into what became his second opera. Of his small operatic output Samson et Dalila, based on the Book of Judges, is the only one to have secured a firm place in the opera repertory today.

Release includes a booklet with a three language synopsis [English / French / German], full cast list and detailed track list.