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Samson et Dalila
- Title
- Samson et Dalila [videorecording] / music by Camille Saint-Saëns ; libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire.
- Author
- Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921.
- Publication
- Montvale, N.J. : Pioneer Artists, c1981.
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- Description
- 2 videodiscs (118 min.) : Laser Vision, sd., col., 1800 rpm.; 12 in.
- Summary
- The action of the opera is based on the Book of Judges, Chapters 14-16. The Israelites enslaved by the Philistines in Gazza are roused to revolt by their leader Samson. the High Priest of Dagon enlists the support of Delilah, a Philistine woman once loved by Samson but deserted by him in the interest of his divine mission.
- Subjects
- Note
- Title from container.
- Manual sequence; side [4] blank.
- "A Covent Garden video production"--Container.
- Synopsis in English on container; program notes by Rodney Milnes, and libretto with English translation (12 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.) inserted.
- Credits (note)
- Producer, Elijah Moshinsky ; scenery and costumes, Sidney Nolan ; choreography, David Bintley ; television director, John Vernon.
- Event (note)
- Recorded live at Covent Garden, Oct. 6, 1981.
- System Details (note)
- Extended play, stereo; CX noise reduction system.
- Call Number
- *LVD 2 (CF)
- OCLC
- 32065073
- NYPG88-F99
- Author
- Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921.
- Title
- Samson et Dalila [videorecording] / music by Camille Saint-Saëns ; libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire.
- Imprint
- Montvale, N.J. : Pioneer Artists, c1981.
- Performer
- Shirley Verrett, mezzo-soprano; Jon Vickers, tenor; other soloists; Royal Opera Chorus; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Colin Davis, conductor.
- Credits
- Producer, Elijah Moshinsky ; scenery and costumes, Sidney Nolan ; choreography, David Bintley ; television director, John Vernon.
- Event
- Recorded live at Covent Garden, Oct. 6, 1981.
- System Details
- Extended play, stereo; CX noise reduction system.
- Added Author
- Lemaire, Ferdinand.Moshinsky, Elijah.Vernon, John.Verrett, Shirley.Vickers, Jon.Davis, Colin, 1927-Royal Opera House (London, England)Pioneer Artists (Firm)
- Publisher No.
- Pioneer Artists PA-82-014
- Research Call Number
- *LVD 2 (CF) Synopsis with recording; notes and libretto on file.