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Opera Matinee: Samson et Dalila

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The three-act opera by Saint-Saens on the Old Testament story of Samson's faith in God and his lust for Delilah. Sung in French. Presented by Clive Bennett.

[Cast] and Flanders Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, conductor Imre Pallo

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Bennett
Musicians:
Flanders Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Imre Pallo
Samson:
Vladimir Popov (tenor)
Delilah:
Florence Quivar (mezzo)
High Priest of Dragon:
Jean-Philippe Lafont (baritone)
Abimelech:
Henk van Heusnbergern (bass)
Philistine messenger:
Gregory McLeod (tenor)
Old Hebrew:
Herman Bakaert (baritone)
Philistines:
Wesselin Ivanov (tenor)
Philistines:
Christian Serre (bass)
Source: Radio Times

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