Samson et Dalila
On Sale at the TIC
Samson et Dalila
Sacred, scandalous, and irresistibly alluring, Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met Opera’s larger-than-life production.
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The Metropolitan Opera
December 01, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Composer

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) was a leading figure of the French musical world throughout his life, successful as an organist, pianist, conductor, and prominent music commentator in addition to his work as a composer. Ferdinand Lemaire (1832–79), a poet who married a cousin of Saint-Saëns’s and who made his most lasting impression with this work, contributed the libretto.

Performers

Giacomo Sagripanti
Conductor
Aigul Akhmetshina
Dalila
Clay Hilley
Samson
Quinn Kelsey
High Priest of Dagon
Alfred Walker
Abimélech
Morris Robinson
Old Hebrew

Location

Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY

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In response to very high demand, this fall’s On Sale at the TIC access will be offered to students, faculty, and staff selected through a random drawing. Only selected participants will have access to purchase tickets. The entry form will be open 9/4 through 9/8. [Learn more]

About The Performance

Sacred, scandalous, and irresistibly alluring, Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met Opera’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece of French grand opera is a feast for the eyes and ears, with an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, who makes a notable Met Opera debut.

For more information, please visit the event website.

Tickets are available to current Columbia/Barnard students, faculty, and staff.

Image: courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera