Samson et Dalila, Op.47 (Saint-Saëns, Camille)

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Bacchanale (Act III)

For 2 Pianos (Benfeld)

Performer Pages Christoph Zbinden (Piano)
Publisher Info. Christoph Zbinden, 2013.
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Naxos

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Performer Pages Héctor Valls (Piano)
Publisher Info. Héctor Valls
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Misc. Notes Piano accompaniment only
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Sheet Music

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Cie., n.d.(ca.1929). Plate D. & F. 11,945.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2335.
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Misc. Notes The late plate number is for the miniature score, which is merely a photographic reduction of the score issued in ca.1895 with the plate number D. F. 2389. The first edition of the full score (Plate D. S. & C. 2389) was 494 pages.
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Danse bacchanale (Act III)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Cie., n.d.(ca.1929). Plate D. & F. 11,945.
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Misc. Notes Extracted from the full score scans uploaded by Carolus.
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Complete

33 more: Flute 2 • Flute 3/Piccolo • Oboe 1 • Oboe 2 • English Horn • Clarinet 1 (A/B♭) • Clarinet 2 (A/B♭) • Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1 • Bassoon 2 • Contrabassoon • Horn 1 (F/E♭/E/D) • Horn 2 (F/E♭/D♭/D/B) • Horn 3 (F)/Ophicleide 1 • Horn 4 (F)/Ophicleide 2 • Cornet 1 (B♭/A) • Cornet 2 (B♭/A) • Trumpet 1 (B♭) • Trumpet 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1 • Trombone 2 • Trombone 3 • Tuba • Timpani • Triangle • Tambourine/Cymbals/Bass Drum • Castanets/Glockenspiel • Harp 1/2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, n.d.[1877]. MPR
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2335.
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Bacchanale (Act III)

23 more: Oboe 1, 2 • English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (D) • Horn 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (F) • Cornet 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1 • Trombone 2 • Trombone 3 • Triangle • Castanets • Cymbals • Bass Drum • Timpani • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, n.d.[1877]. MPR
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1982.
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13 more: Oboe 1, 2, English horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (A), Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2 (D, G), Horn 1, 2 (F), Horn 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (F, C), Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭), Cornet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Percussion • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Editor CAOSManchester
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Misc. Notes Source: Durand ed.
Minimum orchestration 1+1.1.2.1/2.2.2.0/timp.perc.str.
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Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix

14 more: Oboe/English Horn • Clarinet 1/2 (A) • Bass Clarinet • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2/3 (F) • Trumpet (B♭) • Trombone/Bass Trombone • Timpani • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Editor Julien Caron (b. 1987)
Publisher. Info. Julien Caron
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Misc. Notes Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix
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Vocal Scores

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Editor First edition (later issue)
Engraver L. Parent
Language French / German
Translator Richard Pohl (1826–1896), German text
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand-Schoenewerk, n.d.[1877]. Plate D.S. et Cie. 2186.
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Misc. Notes The scanned copy was printed between 1886 and 1891.
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4 more: Complete Score • Preliminaries - Act I • Act II • Act III

Language French
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, n.d.(ca.1895). Plate D. & F. 5583.
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Misc. Notes View UNC copy at archive.org
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Editor Revised edition (new engraving)
Language German / French
Translator Richard Pohl (1826-1896), German text
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils., 1907. Plate D. & F. 6935.
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Misc. Notes With stage manuscript directions (in French).
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Language English
Translator Nathan Haskell Dole (1852–1935), English text
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1892. Plate 10196.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Language English / French
Translator Nathan Haskell Dole (1852–1935), English text
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1892. Plate 40163*.
* Late plate number indicates the score was re-engraved ca.1942.
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Language English
Translator Nathan Haskell Dole (1852–1935), English text
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1892. Plate 10196.
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Language English / French
Translator Nathan Haskell Dole (1852–1935), English text
Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer, 1892. Plate 40163.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2335.
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Language English
(My heart at thy dear voice)
Translator George Cooper (1840–1927), English text
Publisher. Info. New York: The University Society, 1910. Plate 682-CB.
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Editor Max Spicker (1858-1912)
Language French / English
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1889. Plates 7082, 7085.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For Piano 4 hands (Dukas)
Arranger Paul Dukas (1865–1935)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Schoenewerk, n.d. Plate D.S. 4431.
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For Piano
Engraver G. Grosse, engraver and printer
Publisher. Info. Moscow: A. Gutheil, n.d. Plate A. 6592 G.
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For Wind Band (Laurendeau)
Arranger Louis Philippe Laurendeau (1861–1916)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1905. Plate 9996-83.
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Airs de ballet

For 2 Pianos (Benfeld)
Arranger A. Benfeld
Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand & Fils, n.d.(ca.1892). Plate D. & F. 4554.
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Danse des Prêtresses de Dagon (Act I)

For Cello and Piano (Durand)
Arranger Jacques Durand (1865–1928) (pseudo. A. Samm)
Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand & Fils, n.d. Plate D. & F. 4921.
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Aria: 'Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix' (Act II)

For Mezzo-Soprano and Orchestra (Sarcich)

16 more: Flute 1 • Flute 2 • Oboe • English Horn • Clarinet 1 • Clarinet 2 • Bassoon 1 • Bassoon 2 • Horn 1 • Horn 2 • Harp (or Piano) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Paul Sarcich (b. 1951)
Publisher. Info. Paul Sarcich, 2020.
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Misc. Notes Arranged for small orchestra 2222 2000 Hp Stgs
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For Theatre Orchestra (Tobani)

14 more: Flute • Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (F) • Cornet 1/2 (A) • Bass Trombone • Timpani • Drums (Snare Drum/Bass Drum) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Theodore Moses Tobani (1855–1933)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, n.d.[1908]. MPR
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A6872.
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For Violin and Piano (Winternitz)
For Violin and Piano (Wier)
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For Cello and Piano (Papin)
Arranger Georges Papin (1860–1914)
Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand & Fils, n.d. Plate D. & F. 5068.
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For Cello and Piano
Arranger Unknown
Editor George John Trinkaus (1878–1960)
Publisher. Info. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1913.
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For Organ (Kraft)
Arranger Edwin Arthur Kraft (1883–1962)
Publisher. Info. New York: H.W. Gray, 1919. Plate St. Cecilia 122.
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For Harp (Pinto)
Arranger Angelo Francis Pinto (?–1955)
Publisher. Info. New York: International Music Company, 1919. Plate H.S. 97.
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Misc. Notes From the International Harp Archives at Brigham Young University
(as digitally mirrored at archive.org).
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For Harp (Snoer)
Arranger Johannes Snoer (1868–1936)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, n.d.[1903]. Plate D. & F. 6183.
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Misc. Notes From the International Harp Archives at Brigham Young University
(as digitally mirrored at archive.org). From Pratt Harp Collection. Snoer's Op.60.
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For Piano (Lingenberg)
Arranger Wilfried Lingenberg (b. 1969)
Publisher. Info. Wilfried Lingenberg, 2005.
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Misc. Notes Virtuoso concert transcription
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For Piano (Roques)
Arranger Léon Roques (1839–1923)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1911. Plate D. & F. 8071.
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Misc. Notes An arrangement for piano of this excerpt by Roques was published by Durand in 1891 (see BdlF 1891, p.422, r.2970); this may be a reprint of the same or a new arrangement.
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Bacchanale (Act III)

For Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons and 2 Horns (Clements)
Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
Publisher. Info. Patrick Clements, 2005.
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For Piano (Composer)
Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(ca.1877). Plate D. S. et Cie. 2186.
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Arranger Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, n.d. ca. 1880. Plate 2186.
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For Piano (Gribben)
Arranger John Gribben
Publisher. Info. Opera Intermezzi (No.10)
John Gribben
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For Piano (Isida)
Arranger Kazue Rockzaemon Isida
Publisher. Info. Tokyo: 露久左庵音楽出版 Rockza Music Edition
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Aria: Printemps qui commence

For Cello and Piano (Papin)
Arranger Georges Papin (1860–1914)
Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand, n.d.[1896]. Plate D. & F. 5069.
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Misc. Notes Measure numbers added
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For String Orchestra and Percussion (Wright)

6 more: Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses • Percussion

Arranger Christopher Wright
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General Information

Work Title Samson et Dalila
Alternative. Title Opéra en trois actes
Name Translations Samson i Dalila; Самсон и Далила; שמשון ודלילה; 삼손과 데릴라; Սամսոն և Դալիլա; [18 more...]Samson and Delilah; Sansón y Dalila; Samson și Dalila; Simson ja Delila; Sámson és Delila; サムソンとデリラ; Σαμψών και Δαλιδά; Samson və Deliha; Simson och Delila; Samson og Dalila; Samson et Delilah; 參孫與大利拉; Samson in Dalila (opera); شمشون ودليلة; Samson a Dalila; Samson ile Dalila (opera); شمشون و دليله; Samson eta Dalila (opera)
Name Aliases Sanson y Dalila; Samson şi Dalila; Samsó i Dalila; Sansone e Dalila; Samson und Dalila; [3 more...]參孫與達麗拉; Samson et Dalila (opera); Sansão e Dalila
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176520928; GND: 300133936; SELIBR: 291164; BNF: 139185490
Composer Saint-Saëns, Camille
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.47
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ICS 205
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts:
  • Act I
1. Samson, Les Hébreux
2. Abimélech Samson, Les Hébreux
3. Le Grand Prêtre de Dagon, 1er et 2e Philistins
4. Les Mêmes; un Messager
5. Un Viellard Hébreu, Les Hébreux
6. Samson, Dalila, Les Prêtresse de Dagon, Un Vieillard Hébreu, Les Hébreux
  • Act II
Prélude
1. Dalila
2. Dalila, Le Grand Prêtre
3. Dalila, Samson
  • Act III
1er Tableau
1. Samson, Les Hébreux
2e Tableau
2. Le Grand Prêtre, Dalila, Les Philistins Danse
3. Le Grand Prêtre, Samson, Salila, Les Philistins
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1877
First Performance. 1877-12-02 in Weimar: Grossherzogliches Theater (now Staatskapelle Weimar)
First Publication. 1877
Librettist Ferdinand Lemaire (1832–1879)
Language French
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
Cast
Samson (tenor)
Dalila (mezzo-soprano)
High Priest of Dagon (baritone)
Abimélech, satrap of Gaza (bass)
First Philistine (tenor)
Second Philistine (bass)
Philistine Messenger (tenor)
Old Hebrew (bass)

Mixed Chorus (SATB)

Hebrews and Philistines

Orchestra

3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets,
bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 2 cornets, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 2 ophicleides
timpani, triangle, bass drum, cymbals, crotales,
castanets, snare drum, tam-tam, glockenspiel
2 harps, strings
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