Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah, Op. 47

Description

The "Danse Bacchanale," which takes place in Scene 2 of the third act, plays after Samson has been betrayed by Delilah and apprehended by his enemies, the Philistines. The Philistines plan a sacrifice to their god Dagon, and the temple priests dance wildly to this savage "Bacchanale" as preparation. This version has been newly engraved and edited by Clinton Nieweg and Nancy Bradburd.

Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.2+2Crt.3.1: Timp.Perc(3or4): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5).