operklosterneuburg 2026 - "Samson and Dalila"

What's it about?

Experience a work full of drama, passion, and betrayal with Camille Saint-Saëns' monumental opera Samson et Dalila! At its heart is the biblical story of the hero Samson, whose extraordinary strength destines him to be the liberator of his people – and at the same time, the fateful love for Dalila, who leads him to ruin with cunning and seduction. Saint-Saëns' masterful music spans from poignant intimacy to powerful sonic splendor, making the drama shine in impressive colors.The celebrated mezzo-soprano Margarita Gritskova, who has already thrilled audiences at Stift Klosterneuburg in numerous major roles – as Adalgisa in Norma, Eboli in Don Carlo, Preziosilla in La forza del destino, as the Muse in Les contes d’Hoffmann, and as Isolier in Le Comte Ory – can be experienced in the role of the seductive Dalila. With her warm voice and expressive stage presence, she has long been a crowd favorite.Look forward to an opera evening of overwhelming intensity in the unique ambiance of the Kaiserhof at Stift Klosterneuburg.