Samson et Dalila

Camille Saint-Saëns
Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire

2020

Washington National Opera

Creative Team:

Conductor: John Fiore
Choreographer: Eric Sean Fogel
Set Designer: Erhard Rom
Costume Designer: Michael Scott
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Projection Designer: S. Katy Tucker

Cast:

Samson: Roberto Aronica
Dalila: J’Nai Bridges
High Priest: Noel Bouley
Abimélech: Tómas Tómasson
Old Hebrew: Peter Volpe

“A staging that seamlessly blends tradition and modern theatrical language in service of the voice.”
— DC Theater Arts
The Old Hebrew (Peter Volpe) warns Samson (Roberto Aronica) to avoid Delilah (J’Nai Bridges), who is listening in the background. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.
J’Nai Bridges as Delilah. Photos by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.
The High Priest of Dagon (Noel Bouley) appeals to Delilah (J’Nai Bridges) for help. Photos by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.
Samson (Roberto Aronica) resists telling Delilah (J’Nai Bridges) the secret of his power. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.
Philistine Govenor Ambimélech (Tómas Tómasson). Photos by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.
Roberto Aronica as Samson. Photos by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.
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Photo Credit: Scott Suchman

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