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Samson et Dalila review

“Well-nigh faultless”

ReviewsMay 27, 2022by George HallRoyal Opera House, London

Elina Garanca and SeokJong Baek in Samson et Dalila at the Royal Opera House. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Richard Jones’ production of Saint-Saëns’ biblical epic at the Royal Opera House is exceptional

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