The opera is based on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah found in Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. It is the only opera by Saint-Saëns that is regularly performed. The second act love scene in Delilah's tent is one of the set pieces that define French opera. Two of Delilah's arias are particularly well known: "Printemps qui commence" and "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" ("My heart opens itself to your voice", also known as "Softly awakes my heart"), the latter of which is one of the most popular recital pieces in the mezzo-soprano/contralto repertoire.
Composition history
In the middle of the 19th century, a revival of interest in choral music swept France, and Saint-Saëns, an admirer of the oratorios of Handel and Mendelssohn, made plans to compose an oratorio on the subject of Samson and Delilah as suggested by Voltaire's libretto Samson for Rameau. The composer began work on the theme in 1867, just two years after completing his first (and as then yet unperformed) opera, Le timbre d'argent. Saint-Saëns had approached Ferdinand Lemaire, the husband of one of his wife's cousins, about writing a libretto for the oratorio but Lemaire convinced the composer that the story was better suited to an opera.
According to the biblical account, Samson was given supernatural strength by God in order to combat his enemies and perform heroic feats such as killing a lion, slaying an entire army with only the jawbone of an ass, and destroying a pagan temple. Samson had two vulnerabilities, however: his attraction to untrustworthy women and his hair, without which he was powerless. These vulnerabilities ultimately proved fatal for him.
In some Jewish and Christian traditions, Samson is believed to have been buried in Tel Tzora in Israel overlooking the Sorek valley. There reside two large gravestones of Samson and his father Manoah. Nearby stands Manoah’s altar (Judges 13:19–24). It is located between the cities of Zorah and Eshtaol.
Samson (HWV 57) is a three-act oratorio by George Frideric Handel, considered one of his finest dramatic works. It is usually performed as an oratorio in concert form, but on occasions has also been staged as an opera. The well-known arias "Let the bright Seraphim" (for soprano) and "Total eclipse" (for tenor) are often performed separately in concert.
History
Handel began its composition immediately after completing Messiah on 14 September 1741. It uses a libretto by Newburgh Hamilton, who based it on Milton's Samson Agonistes, which in turn was based on the figure Samson in Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges. Handel completed the first act on 20 September 1741, the second act on 11 October that year and the whole work on 29 October. Shortly after that he travelled to Dublin to put on the premiere of Messiah, returning to London at the end of August 1742 and thoroughly revising Samson.
The premiere was given at Covent Garden in London on 18 February 1743, with the incidental organ music probably the recently completed concerto in A major (HWV 307). The oratorio was a great success, leading to a total of seven performances in its first season, the most in a single season of any of his oratorios. Samson retained its popularity throughout Handel's lifetime and has never fallen entirely out of favor since.
The locomotive was built in 1838 by Timothy Hackworth at his Soho Works in Durham, England. Samson represents an early design of steam locomotive with a return-flue boiler. The fireman and engineer worked separately on open platforms at either end of the locomotive. It was commissioned for the General Mining Association along with two other locomotives, "Hercules" and "John Buddle" for the Albion Mines Railway to serve mines in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
Arrival
The locomotives arrived unassembled aboard the brig Ythan in May 1839. Two engineers arrived with the locomotives, including George Davidson, who helped build the locomotives in England and would settle in Nova Scotia to work with Samson for the rest of his career. The new railway officially opened with a large celebration on September 19, 1839, although the tracks were not actually completed to the coal pier until May 1840.
Samsons Full Album TERBAIK DAN TERPOPULER
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published: 13 Mar 2024
Samsons Full Album TERBAIK DAN TERPOPULER
Samsons Full Album TERBAIK DAN TERPOPULER
#samson #kenanganterindah #takbisamemiliki #2000an #2000 #fullalbum
published: 21 May 2024
SAMSONS - Kenangan Terindah (Official Music Video)
SAMSONS’s official music video for single ‘Kenangan Terindah’
Download and Stream : https://lnk.to/SAMSONSKenanganTerindah
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RBT Codes:
Telkomsel : SAMSONSKT kirim ke 1212
Indosat : SET (spasi) SAMSONSKT kirim ke 808
XL : SAMSONSKT kirim ke 1818
AXIS : SAMSONSKT kirim ke 1818
Composed by Irfan Aulia
Published by Massive Music Entertainment
Lyrics :
Aku yang lemah tanpamu
Aku yang rentan karena
Cinta yang t'lah hilang darimu
Yang mampu menyanjungku
Selama mata terbuka
Sampai jantung tak berdetak
Selama itu pun
Aku mampu 'tuk mengenangmu
Darimu, kutemukan hidupku
Bagiku, kau lah cinta sejati
Bila yang tertulis untukku
Adalah yang terbaik untukmu
Kan kujadikan kau kenangan
Yang terindah dalam hidupku
Namun takkan mudah bagiku
Meninggalkan jeja...
In this video, we tell the story of Samson, a man with incredible strength given by God. Discover how Samson used his power to fight against his enemies and the lessons learned from his journey. It's a tale of strength, faith, and the consequences of choices. 💪
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published: 25 Jul 2024
Regina Spektor - Samson lyrics
you are my sweetest downfall ♥
published: 22 Jan 2010
SamSonS - Akhir Rasa Ini (Official Music Video)
Akhir Rasa Ini, the third single from our first album, Naluri Lelaki (2006).
Simak music video single terbaru kami, "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah", dalam link berikut:
https://youtu.be/0_WfkRmS2T8
Listen NALURI LELAKI on:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0kGRsxd5cprFU8qZATqpoU
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Akhir Rasa Ini - Lyrics (written by Irfan Aulia)
Terlarut aku dalam kesendirian
Saat aku menyadari tiada lagi dirimu kini
Sampai kapankah aku mampu bertahan
Tertatih aku jalani semua kisah hidupku ini
Tak akan terganti setiap kenangan yang telah terukir
Yang terendap indah dan melekat di hati
Akankah berakhir semua rasa yang telah tercipta
Di dalam benakku dan di dalam asaku
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published: 05 Feb 2015
"Samson and Delilah Betrayal, Revenge, and the Fall of a Hero"
published: 28 Aug 2024
SAMSONS - Bukan Diriku (Official Lyric Video)
SamSons - Bukan Diriku (Official Lyric Video) from Album Naluri Lelaki
LV production by Caltara Studio
SAMSONS’s official music video for single ‘Kenangan Terindah’
Download and Stream : https://lnk.to/SAMSONSKenanganTerindah
#SAMSONS #KenanganTerindah #samsons...
In this video, we tell the story of Samson, a man with incredible strength given by God. Discover how Samson used his power to fight against his enemies and the...
Akhir Rasa Ini, the third single from our first album, Naluri Lelaki (2006).
Simak music video single terbaru kami, "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah", dalam link beriku...
Akhir Rasa Ini, the third single from our first album, Naluri Lelaki (2006).
Simak music video single terbaru kami, "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah", dalam link berikut:
https://youtu.be/0_WfkRmS2T8
Listen NALURI LELAKI on:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0kGRsxd5cprFU8qZATqpoU
- Apple Music: https://itun.es/id/c4x7eb
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Akhir Rasa Ini - Lyrics (written by Irfan Aulia)
Terlarut aku dalam kesendirian
Saat aku menyadari tiada lagi dirimu kini
Sampai kapankah aku mampu bertahan
Tertatih aku jalani semua kisah hidupku ini
Tak akan terganti setiap kenangan yang telah terukir
Yang terendap indah dan melekat di hati
Akankah berakhir semua rasa yang telah tercipta
Di dalam benakku dan di dalam asaku
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Catch us on sosial medias:
- Facebook: SamSonS
- Twitter: @samsonstheband
- Instagram: @samsonstheband
Contact Info:
- (+62) 08179907777
- (+62) 08179807777
Official Music Video by SamSonS performing Akhir Rasa Ini (C) 2006 Massive Music Entertainment - Universal Music Indonesia
Akhir Rasa Ini, the third single from our first album, Naluri Lelaki (2006).
Simak music video single terbaru kami, "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah", dalam link berikut:
https://youtu.be/0_WfkRmS2T8
Listen NALURI LELAKI on:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0kGRsxd5cprFU8qZATqpoU
- Apple Music: https://itun.es/id/c4x7eb
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Akhir Rasa Ini - Lyrics (written by Irfan Aulia)
Terlarut aku dalam kesendirian
Saat aku menyadari tiada lagi dirimu kini
Sampai kapankah aku mampu bertahan
Tertatih aku jalani semua kisah hidupku ini
Tak akan terganti setiap kenangan yang telah terukir
Yang terendap indah dan melekat di hati
Akankah berakhir semua rasa yang telah tercipta
Di dalam benakku dan di dalam asaku
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Catch us on sosial medias:
- Facebook: SamSonS
- Twitter: @samsonstheband
- Instagram: @samsonstheband
Contact Info:
- (+62) 08179907777
- (+62) 08179807777
Official Music Video by SamSonS performing Akhir Rasa Ini (C) 2006 Massive Music Entertainment - Universal Music Indonesia
Akhir Rasa Ini, the third single from our first album, Naluri Lelaki (2006).
Simak music video single terbaru kami, "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah", dalam link berikut:
https://youtu.be/0_WfkRmS2T8
Listen NALURI LELAKI on:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0kGRsxd5cprFU8qZATqpoU
- Apple Music: https://itun.es/id/c4x7eb
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Akhir Rasa Ini - Lyrics (written by Irfan Aulia)
Terlarut aku dalam kesendirian
Saat aku menyadari tiada lagi dirimu kini
Sampai kapankah aku mampu bertahan
Tertatih aku jalani semua kisah hidupku ini
Tak akan terganti setiap kenangan yang telah terukir
Yang terendap indah dan melekat di hati
Akankah berakhir semua rasa yang telah tercipta
Di dalam benakku dan di dalam asaku
-------------------------------------------------------
Catch us on sosial medias:
- Facebook: SamSonS
- Twitter: @samsonstheband
- Instagram: @samsonstheband
Contact Info:
- (+62) 08179907777
- (+62) 08179807777
Official Music Video by SamSonS performing Akhir Rasa Ini (C) 2006 Massive Music Entertainment - Universal Music Indonesia
The opera is based on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah found in Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. It is the only opera by Saint-Saëns that is regularly performed. The second act love scene in Delilah's tent is one of the set pieces that define French opera. Two of Delilah's arias are particularly well known: "Printemps qui commence" and "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" ("My heart opens itself to your voice", also known as "Softly awakes my heart"), the latter of which is one of the most popular recital pieces in the mezzo-soprano/contralto repertoire.
Composition history
In the middle of the 19th century, a revival of interest in choral music swept France, and Saint-Saëns, an admirer of the oratorios of Handel and Mendelssohn, made plans to compose an oratorio on the subject of Samson and Delilah as suggested by Voltaire's libretto Samson for Rameau. The composer began work on the theme in 1867, just two years after completing his first (and as then yet unperformed) opera, Le timbre d'argent. Saint-Saëns had approached Ferdinand Lemaire, the husband of one of his wife's cousins, about writing a libretto for the oratorio but Lemaire convinced the composer that the story was better suited to an opera.
J’ai peine à regarder Mon reflet dans le miroir Je n’peux plus supporter Supporter les regards Je dois m’enfuir pour oublier Pour effacer les remords De ma vie empoisonnée Sans espoir Mon cœur est transpercé De souvenirs déchirés Si j’arrive à m’envoler Plus rien n’pourra m’arrêter Comme un rêve éclaté Je me rappelle encore Ces illusions de bonheur Que je n’aurais dû croire Mais à chaque jour, j’dois m’accrocher Pour surmonter la mort Et si la vie ne me tue pas J’en ressortirai plus fort Mon cœur est transpercé De souvenirs déchirés Si j’arrive à m’envoler Ma tête veut exploser Tant d’images à oublier Si j’arrive à m’envoler Plus rien n’pourra m’arrêter Seul dans le noir Y’a plus rien pour me faire oublier le soir Trop tard Je suis, je suis mort Mon cœur est transpercé De souvenirs déchirés Si j’arrive à m’envoler Ma tête veut exploser Tant d’images à oublier Si j’arrive à m’envoler Plus rien n’pourra m’arrêter Mon cœur est transpercé De souvenirs déchirés Si j’arrive à m’envoler Si j’arrive à m’envoler