San Diego Opera's Samson and Delilah excels with strong cast and provoking production

By Matthew Richard Martinez, 18 February 2013

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Reviewed at San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego on 16 February 2013

Saint-Saëns, Samson et Dalila

San Diego Opera

Clifton Forbis, Samson

Nadia Krasteva, Dalila

Anooshah Golesorkhi, High Priest of Dagon

Karen Keltner, Conductor

Lesley Koenig, Director

Heggie's Great Scott wins big in San Diego

Erica Miner, 7th May

Returning stars and high-profile company debuts contributed panache to the energy-charged atmosphere.

*****

Latonia Moore a shimmering Butterfly

Erica Miner, 16th April

San Diego Opera's main stage offering proved that even a warhorse can remain thoroughly enchanting when a production looks and sounds as beautiful as this company’s Madama Butterfly.

****1

A passionate Tosca at San Diego Opera

Erica Miner, 13th February

Tosca’s popularity stems not only from its music, but also from the inherent truth in its drama and its in-depth portrayal of unrestrained human passions.

****1

Nixon in China: It’s Primetime in the USA

Matthew Richard Martinez, 14th March

James Robinson's production of Adams' Nixon in China hits its stride at San Diego Opera.

****1

San Diego season opens with La bohème

Matthew Richard Martinez, 24th January

A well-rehearsed and cohesive Bohème in San Diego, although with some vocal disappointments.

**111

San Diego Opera's Don Quixote

Matthew Richard Martinez, 5th April

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*****

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Matthew Richard Martinez

A professional conductor living in Costa Mesa, California, Matthew received Bachelor of Music and MFA degrees from University of California, Irvine. An avid sports fan, when he’s not conducting or listening to music, he can be found cheering for his hometown San Diego Padres.