Organization

Conductor

Ludovic Morlot

Singer

Tenor

Yonghoon Lee

Samson

Mezzo-soprano

J'Nai Bridges

Delilah

Baritone

Greer Grimsley

High Priest of Dagon

Bass

Andrew W Potter

Abimelech

John Marzano

Philistine messenger

Daniel Sumegi

Old Hebrew

Stage director

David Gately

Set designer

Rick Araluce

Lighting designer

Connie Yun

Chorus master

Michaella Calzaretta

Seattle Opera

French

Samson & Delilah in Concert

Seattle

United States

McCaw Hall

Samson & Delilah in Concert: Samson et Dalila Saint-Saëns

Public

Samson and Delilah

English

Approved

Daniel Sumegi - "Il nous frappait dans sa colère" SAMSON ET DALILA (Saint-Saëns) 2023

Obsession. Lust. Revenge. Old Testament politics and a timeless power struggle. This ancient tale of strength, vengeance, lust, and seduction is one of the most popular operas in French repertoire. Famous for its sensual "Bacchanale" and the aria "Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix," experience the lust of one woman and the downfall of countless men.

Not heard in Seattle since 1965, this McCaw Hall concert presentation features full orchestra and chorus with an thrilling star-studded cast – this is an event not to be missed! The “rich-voiced mezzo-soprano" (The New York Times) and Tacoma native J’Nai Bridges make her Seattle Opera debut as the seductive Delilah. Recognized with a 2021 Grammy nomination for her Metropolitan Opera recording, J’Nai is one of the most sought-after mezzo-soprano voices of our time. Joining her is internationally celebrated tenor Yonghoon Lee, who is also making his Seattle Opera debut. His breathtaking performances have impressed audiences at London’s Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, the Vienna State Opera, and many other grand stages Plus, audience-favorite Greer Grimsley returns to the McCaw Hall stage as the High Priest of Dagon.

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew