The new production of Saint-Saëns’s Samson et Dalila stars the incomparable pair of Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca in the title roles. On stage through October 20: bit.ly/2LHcsp9 | The Metropolitan Opera

Samson and Delilah (French: Samson et Dalila), is a grand opera in three acts and four scenes by Camille Saint-Saëns to a French libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire. It was first performed in Weimar at the Grossherzogliches (Grand Ducal) Theater (now the Staatskapelle Weimar) on 2 December 1877 in a German translation. ARIA PERFORMED BY Maria Callas | Opera Stars

🎶 Here's a snippet from Camille Saint-Saëns’ operatic masterpiece, Samson et Dalila. Dalila sings this beautiful aria ('Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix' or 'Softly awakes my heart') as she attempts to seduce Samson into revealing the secret of his strength! Richard Jones’ epic 2022 production is the latest show to be added to Royal Opera House Stream. Watch this and over 59 other shows by subscribing today. Subscribe for just £9.99/month or £99/year at roh.org.uk: https://www.roh.org.uk/stream?tab=e