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Exeter Opera Group is proud to present Samson et Dalila, bringing one of the world's most celebrated operas to Devon. Wh...
05/09/2026

Exeter Opera Group is proud to present Samson et Dalila, bringing one of the world's most celebrated operas to Devon. While this masterpiece is regularly staged by leading international opera houses, it has never previously been performed in Devon. We are delighted to offer audiences the opportunity to experience this thrilling work for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the cultural life of the county.🥰

No official or recorded professional staging of Camille Saint-Saëns' opera Samson et Dalila took place in Devon prior to...
02/09/2026

No official or recorded professional staging of Camille Saint-Saëns' opera Samson et Dalila took place in Devon prior to 2026.
Exeter Opera Group is bringing the French masterpiece to Devon - DON'T MISS IT!

Creative ideas born, while rehearsing 'Samson et Dalila'. How would you draw or paint it?🥰
01/09/2026

Creative ideas born, while rehearsing 'Samson et Dalila'. How would you draw or paint it?🥰

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29/08/2026

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Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the Pianist Richard Lucas. Richard attained a Grade 8 distinction when he w...
28/08/2026

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the Pianist Richard Lucas.

Richard attained a Grade 8 distinction when he was 16 years old and played Mozart’s 21st and Beethoven’s 1st Piano Concertos while still at school.

Following a career in teaching, where he was until recently Head of Music at Chard School, he is now dedicating most of his time to concerts, accompanying various solo artists in the East Devon area, performing his own presentation of the History of Piano Music, and providing the piano accompaniment for Exeter Opera Group, with recent performances of 'Carmen' and 'Samson & Delila'.

Richard is a song writer, who has written at least 20 songs for church and school, and plays with his local church worship group as worship leader and accompanist.

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the MD Stephen Moseley for our production of Camille Saint-Saëns' opera 'Sa...
27/08/2026

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the MD Stephen Moseley for our production of Camille Saint-Saëns' opera 'Samson et Dalila'.

Stephen has been Musical Director of EOG for the last year, for our performances of Carmen and La Cenerentola. This follows many years of singing and leading choirs close to where he lives with his family in Devon, including roles with the Red Earth Opera group.

Samson et Dalila is a three-act opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, based on the biblical story from the Book of Judges.The op...
27/08/2026

Samson et Dalila is a three-act opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, based on the biblical story from the Book of Judges.

The opera tells the story of Samson, the leader of the Israelites, who is chosen by God to free his people from Philistine oppression. The Philistine priest persuades Dalila, a beautiful and cunning woman, to discover the secret of Samson's extraordinary strength. Though Samson initially resists her charms, he eventually reveals that his power lies in his uncut hair. Dalila betrays him, and the Philistines capture, blind, and imprison him. In the final act, Samson prays for God's forgiveness and strength. During a great Philistine celebration, he regains his power and pulls down the temple, destroying it and his enemies in a final act of sacrifice.

Saint-Saëns' opera combines dramatic storytelling with some of the most beautiful music in the French operatic repertoire, including the celebrated aria "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" ("My Heart Opens to Your Voice"). Exeter Opera Group is delighted to present semi-staged performances of the opera in Devon and Dorset this Autumn.🥰

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce bass Marco Orazio Mazzarella, who will perform the role of the Old Hebrew i...
27/08/2026

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce bass Marco Orazio Mazzarella, who will perform the role of the Old Hebrew in our production of Camille Saint-Saëns' opera 'Samson et Dalila', appearing in performances on 10 October, 24 October, and 7 November this autumn.

Born in Italy, Marco has been passionate about opera since childhood. He studied classical singing alongside his veterinary degree and continued his vocal training after relocating to the United Kingdom. Since settling in Bristol, he has participated in numerous opera productions as a chorus member and has become an active contributor to the local operatic scene. More recently, he has expanded his artistic involvement to stage directing, directing productions of 'Dido and Aeneas' and 'Rigoletto'.

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to welcome Marco to the cast and looks forward to sharing his talents with audiences in 'Samson et Dalila'.

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the baritone Edwin Dizer , who is going to sing the role of Old Hebrew in o...
26/08/2026

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the baritone Edwin Dizer , who is going to sing the role of Old Hebrew in our production of C. Saint-Saens' opera 'Samson et Dalila' in the performances on September 19th, 25th and October 3rd this autumn.

Edwin is a London-based lyric baritone whose operatic engagements have included companies throughout the UK and Europe. His roles include Papageno in The Magic Flute, Dandini in La Cenerentola, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Belcore in L'elisir d'amore, Dr Falke in Die Fledermaus, and appearances in several contemporary opera premieres.

Alongside his operatic work, Edwin is an active concert and oratorio performer, educator, and award-winning composer of art music and music for media.

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the baritone Ian Spackman , who is going to sing the role of Le Grand Pretr...
25/08/2026

Exeter Opera Group is delighted to introduce the baritone Ian Spackman , who is going to sing the role of Le Grand Pretre in our production of C. Saint-Saens' opera 'Samson et Dalila' this autumn.

Ian was born in Hemel Hempstead, but grew up largely in remote parts of Quebec, where little was happening musically. On returning to England in 1994, he was finally able to indulge his love of singing, and has since been a regular member of several groups, notably Springtide Music Theatre, Dawlish Choral Society, Dawlish Festival Chorus, the quartet Gavotte, and two Gilbert and Sullivan societies, the Exeter University G&S Society and St David’s Players.

His former roles include, from Gilbert and Sullivan, the Usher, Dr Daly, Notary, Boatswain, Dick Deadeye, Major General Stanley, Mountararat, Private Willis, King Gama, the Mikado, Pooh-Bah, Adam Goodheart, Sir Richard Cholmondeley, Sergeant Meryll, the Duke of Plaza-Toro; the Sultan (The Rose of Persia); Aeneas (Dido and Aeneas); and Polyphemus (Acis and Galatea.)

With EOG he has taken the roles of Morales and El Dancaïro (Carmen) and Don Magnifico (La Cenerentola).

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