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MET27: SAMSON ET DALILA (Saint-Sans)
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Synopsis
Sacred, scandalous, and irresistibly alluring, Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production.
Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece of French grand opera is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, with the performance transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.
This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theatres across the globe.
ESTIMATED RUNTIME 3 hours and 55 minutes, with two intermissions
Opening Date
Saturday, Feb 6, 2027
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Length
234m
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