Saint-Saens's opera based on the biblical story from the book of Judges, recorded at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in March. Samson is the hero who fights, but eventually gives in to the feminine wiles of Dalila. When she betrays him to the Philistines, Samson prays to God to restore his strength and takes his revenge by destroying the temple of Dagon and everyone inside it.
Presented by Stephanie Hughes.
Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conductor Philippe Jordan