Samson et Dalila / music by Camille Saint-Saëns ; libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire ; presented by the Metropolitan Opera ; a Metropolitan Opera television production.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Hamburg, Germany : Deutsche Grammophon, [2004], 1998. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (148 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Lemaire, Ferdinand librettist. |
| Other author/creator | Moshinsky, Elijah producer. |
| Other author/creator | McClintock, Peter, director. |
| Other author/creator | Large, Brian director. |
| Other author/creator | Domingo, Plácido, 1941- singer. |
| Other author/creator | Borodina, Olʹga, 1963- singer. |
| Other author/creator | Leĭferkus, Sergeĭ, 1946- singer. |
| Other author/creator | Levine, James, 1943-2021 conductor. |
| Included Work | Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921. Samson et Dalila. |
| Other author/creator | Metropolitan Opera Television (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Orchestra performer. |
| Other author/creator | Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Chorus performer. |
| Other author/creator | Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Ballet performer. |
| Other author/creator | Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.) |
| Other author/creator | Deutsche Grammophon (Firm) |
| Abstract | Presentation of the Metropolitan Opera performance from the opening night of the 1998-99 season. |
| General note | Opera in 3 acts. |
| General note | Originally broadcast on television. |
| General note | Program notes and synopsis in English and French (15 p.) in container. |
| General note | Special features include: picture gallery ("Samson et Dalila" at the Met); interview with Domingo; trailer. |
| Credits | Production, Elijah Moshinsky ; stage director, Peter McClintock ; video director, Brian Large ; set and costume designer, Richard Hudson ; lighting designer, Duane Schuler ; choreographer, Graeme Murphy ; editor, Gary Bradley. |
| Performer | Plácido Domingo (Samson) ; Olga Borodina (Dalila) ; Sergei Leiferkus (High Priest) ; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet ; James Levine, conductor. |
| Technical details | DVD; NTSC, region code 0 (worldwide); full screen presentation, aspect ratio 4:3; DTS 5.1, PCM Stereo. |
| Language | Sung in French, with optional English, French, German, Chinese, or Spanish subtitles. |
| Genre/form | Filmed operas. |
| Genre/form | Music videos. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| UPC | 044007305997 |
| Publisher number | B0003023-09 Deutsche Grammophon |
| Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-932 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |