Description

Samson et Dalila – Camille Saint-Saëns / Melodram LP Vinyl

MEL 449 (3)

Product Details:

Label: Melodram
Catalog Number: MEL 449 (3)
Format: Vinyl, Compilation
Country: Italy
Genre: Classical, Opera

Overview

Samson et Dalila by Camille Saint-Saëns is brought to life in this compelling recording featuring an exceptional cast led by Blanche Thebom as Dalila and Ramón Vinay as Samson. Supported by the Orchestra and Choir of the Palacio de Bellas Artes under the direction of Sir Thomas Beecham, this performance captures the dramatic and lyrical beauty of Saint-Saëns' masterpiece. This collection also includes Ramón Vinay performing arias from Otello and Pagliacci on side six, showcasing his versatile vocal artistry.

Track Listing

Main Opera Cast:

Dalila: Blanche Thebom
Samson: Ramón Vinay
Le Grand Prêtre de Dagon: Giuseppe Taddei
Abimelech, Satrapo de Gaza: Fernando Corena
Un Vieillard Hébreu: Giuseppe Modesti
Un Messager Philistin: Alvaro Bandini

Performance Details:

Orchestra and Choir: Palacio de Bellas Artes
Conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham
Recording Date: August 1958

Additional Content (Side 6):

Ramón Vinay performs selected arias from:
- Otello (Verdi)
- Pagliacci (Leoncavallo)

Key Credits

Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns
Conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham
Dalila: Blanche Thebom
Samson: Ramón Vinay
Supporting Roles:
- Giuseppe Taddei (Le Grand Prêtre de Dagon)
- Fernando Corena (Abimelech)
- Giuseppe Modesti (Un Vieillard Hébreu)
- Alvaro Bandini (Un Messager Philistin)
Orchestra and Choir: Palacio de Bellas Artes