About This Event
Samson et Dalila is staged at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York as a grand French opera drawn from the biblical tale of Samson and Delilah. The production showcases the Met’s signature scale with lush orchestration, dramatic set pieces, and a large chorus. Composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, the opera remains a cornerstone of the company’s repertoire, renowned for its intense vocal lines and dramatic storytelling.