By ANDY GARRIGUE With timeless themes of persecution, desire, betrayal and revenge, Camille Saint-Saens’ “Samson and Delilah” has all the elements for wrenching drama, beguiling seduction and shocking violence that one could wish for in an opera. Virginia Opera’s...
The Virginia Opera opened its 43rd season Friday with a bold, artistic initiative – its first production of “Samson and Delilah.” Composed by Camille Saint-Saëns with a libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire, it’s the only Saint-Saëns opera performed regularly. It is blessed...
