Samson et Dalila
Classification added June 14, 2016Premiered December 2, 1877
Weimar. Court Theatre (In German). Paris (1890)
Composer:
Camille Saint-Saëns
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Ferdinand Lemaire
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Biblical subject
Time Period:
Biblical
Place:
Gaza
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Samson | Tenor | L |
| Dalila | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| High Priest of Dagon | Baritone | L |
| An Old Hebrew | Bass | S |
| Abimelech | Bass | S |
| The Philistines’ Messenger | Tenor | B |
| 1st & 2nd Philistines | Tenor & Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB