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Samson et Dalila is a French-language grand opera in five acts by Camille Saint-Saëns that reimagines the biblical tale of Samson and Dalila. Presented at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, it features sweeping orchestration and dramatic duets that highlight the titular characters. The work is notable for its lush music and its enduring place in the operatic repertoire, with expressive moments and a climactic confrontation that remain central to the drama.