First Look at Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera kicks off its new season September 24 with a new staging of Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila. The production, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak (Anastasia, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) in his Met debut, stars Roberto Alagna and Elīna Garanča in the title roles, under the baton of conductor Mark Elder.

The principal company also includes Elchin Azizov as Abimélech, Laurent Naouri as High Priest, and Dmitry Belosselskiy as the Old Hebrew.

The production features costume design by Linda Cho, set design by Alexander Dodge, and lighting design by Donald Holder. Austin McCormick serves as choreographer.

Flip through photos of the production below:

First Look at Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera

Samson_et_Dalila_Metropolitan_Opera_Production_Photo_2018_Laurent Naouri _HR — First Look at Samson et Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera

The production, helmed by Darko Tresnjak, will kick off September 24.
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Samson_et_Dalila_Metropolitan_Opera_Production_Photo_2018_Elīna Garanča_HR — Elīna Garanča

Samson_et_Dalila_Metropolitan_Opera_Production_Photo_2018_Elchin Azizov_HR — Elchin Azizov

Samson_et_Dalila_Metropolitan_Opera_Production_Photo_2018_Roberto Alagna_HR — Roberto Alagna

Samson_et_Dalila_Metropolitan_Opera_Production_Photo_2018_Elīna Garanča_Laurent Naouri_HR — Elīna Garanča and Laurent Naouri

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