{"product_id":"samson-und-dalila","title":"Samson Und Dalila","description":"Amazon.com\n\nCamille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) wrote several operas during his career, but Samson et Dalila (1877) has survived alone as his most popular. This release is the first recording ever made of the opera (September 1946). As such, the monaural sound might not sit well with modern listeners, even though it's expertly transferred from mint-condition LPs. As for the performances themselves, José Luccioni's tenor (he's Samson) can be a bit too assertive at times, but only because his voice is so powerful that it really stands out. Hélène Bouvier's voice, however (she's Dalila), is a bit too matronly; one gets the impression that her Dalila is a fortyish woman, and not the young seducer that the character is supposed to be. Still, this was the first recording of the opera and can be recommended for that reason alone. --Paul Cook\n\nProduct description\n\nHelene Bouvier, mezzo-soprano - Charles Cambon, basse - José Luccioni, ténor - Henri Médus, basse - Paul Cabanel, baryton... - Chœur \u0026amp; Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris - Louis Fourestier, direction\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B00004XO2D\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B00004XO2D.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Saint-Saens|Fourestier|Luccioni|Bouvier\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Audio cd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41511171457082,"sku":"DBV.B00004XO2D.G","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/samson-und-dalila","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}