Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.
Music by Camille Saint-Saëns | Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire
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Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.
Music by Camille Saint-Saëns | Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire
Music by Camille Saint-Saëns | Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire
Info
Rating
For all audiences
Production year
2026
Global distributor
The Metropolitan Opera
Local distributor
The Metropolitan Opera
In Cinemas
12/5/2026