Melbourne Opera presents the grand French opera Samson and Delilah

Melbourne Opera will stage Saint-Saëns' grand opera Samson & Delilah from 1 June at the Palais Theatre. One of the greatest French operas, Samson and Delilah powerfully tells the story of the seduction and downfall of Samson. Not performed in Australia since the 1980s, the iconic opera will star two of Australia's most celebrated international singers. Deborah Humble (The Ring Cycle, Sydney Opera House solo) will make her debut in the role of Delilah, one of the greatest mezzo roles in the repertoire. Rosario la Spina (Opera Australia's Die Walküre, Madama Butterfly - Belgium) will star as Samson. Melbourne's visionary opera director Suzanne Chaundy will direct.