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Prom 47: Handel's Samson

Handel's oratorio Samson, which tells the story of the last days of the Israelite warrior. Harry Bicket conducts, with Susan Gritton as Dalila and Mark Padmore as Samson.

Suzy Klein introduces a performance of Handel's oratorio Samson, which tells the dramatic story of the last days of the great Israelite warrior. Composed within a few weeks of Handel's Messiah and based on a text by John Milton, it became one of Handel's most successful and popular oratorios.

Harry Bicket conducts a starry line-up of British singers, including Susan Gritton as Dalila and Mark Padmore as Samson.

3 hours, 40 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Suzy Klein
Samson Mark Padmore
Director David Stevens
Producer Francesca Kemp

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