Type: Opera
Composer: Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by: The Orchestra and Choir of the Vlaamse Opera, Belgium
Conductor: Tomas Netopil
Soloists: Amir Nizar Zuabi, Omri Nitzan
Location: Vlaamse Opera, Antwerp
Year: 2009

Enjoy the biblical story of Samson, the Jewish hero betrayed by the Philistine temptress Dalila. Dalila seduces Samson to discover the secret of his strength which leads to his capture and humiliation. The choir emphasize the opera’s lush sensuality with intimate, seductive arias and monumental choral scenes. The staging is stark and symbolic with strong use of light and shadow. The overall design creates a timelessness that supports the ancient themes of desire, faith, and personal downfall.