Opera HD: Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera

June 22, 2020June 24, 2020 arts-NY 1 Comment

Opera HD: Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera

Stream Saint-Saens’s biblical epic with Elina Garanca and Roberto Alagna in the title roles from the MetOpera stage on June 24, 2020

Roberto Alagna and Elena Garanca in Saint-Saëns's "Samson et Dalila." Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera — Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca in Saint-Saëns’s “Samson et Dalila.” Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera

Darko Tresnjak’s production of sensual French Grand Opera by Camille Saint-Saens on the biblical story of Samson et Davila can be streamed from anywhere on June 24, 2020 from 7.30 pm. The stream is available for 23 hours.

The explosive duo of tenor Roberto Alagna, Samson and soprano Elina Garanca, Dalila, and the rest of the powerful cast in this brave production make for an exciting opera night. Tellingly, it opened the 2018-2019 season of MetOpera on a very high note.

Darko Tresnjak, a 2014 Tony Award Winner for best direction of a musical, debuts at the Met Opera with a monumental staging that brings us to ancient Gaza of 12th century BC from the Old Testament’s Book of Judges. Sensual music, an electrifying performance, and vivid stage design promise a memorable experience for every opera fan.

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Opera in NYC: Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera

September 5, 2018April 24, 2019 contact@arts-ny.com 1 Comment

Opera in NYC: Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera

Saint-Saens’s biblical epic with Aleksandr Antonenko and Anita Rachvelishvili in the title roles returns to the MetOpera in March 2019

A scene from the Bacchanale in Act III of Saint-Saëns's "Samson et Dalila." — A scene from the Bacchanale in Act III of Saint-Saëns’s “Samson et Dalila.” Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera

Darko Tresnjak’s new production of sensual French Grand Opera by Camille Saint-Saens on the biblical story of Samson et Dalila returns to the Metropolitan Opera on March 13, 2019. Aleksandr Antonenko, Anita Rachvelishvili, and the rest of the powerful cast will bring a timeless tale of seduction, betrayal, and sacrifice to the New York’s opera lovers.

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Opera in NYC: Verdi’s Aida at the Met Opera

September 11, 2018November 4, 2019 contact@arts-ny.com 1 Comment

Opera in NYC: Verdi’s Aida at the Met Opera

Monumental Met Opera production of a timeless masterpiece by Verdi with star-studded cast returns to the Met Opera stage in January, 2019

Opera Verdi Aida New York Metropolitan Opera — A scene from Verdi’s Aida at MetOpera; Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera

Grand Opera in its ultimate sense, Verdi’s Aida in Sonja Frisell’s production from 1988 is a highlight of the 2018-2019 Metropolitan Opera season. The grandeur of the staging calls for an equally magnificent cast. In the winter and early spring a talented duo of Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role and Dolora Zajick as Amneris with Aleksandr Antonenko and Yonghoon Lee alternating as Radomes will take the stage.

The stage design by Gianni Quaranta recreates the pompous style of the Old Kingdom architecture in all its sumptuousness. The director Stephen Pickover is matching the decor with hundreds of performers including four horses, two brass choirs, ballet dancers and supernumeraries trooping the stage. It all aims to convey the might and power of Egypt’s Pharaoh. And it surely fulfills the intent. That state omnipotence is skillfully contrasted against the lonely and touching scenes of soul-searching and love despair. This is the theater in all its might with its tricks finely brought together for the joy of the opera fans. Get tickets at 21% off with TodayTIX.

Tag: Season 2018-2019