David Valdés

“Castagnettes de fer” in “Samson and Delilah”.

"Methode de timbales" (J. Baggers). Dominio público.

“Castagnettes de fer” in “Samson and Dehlila”. “Samson and Delilah”, by Camille Saint-Saëns, is an opera premiered in 1877 containing some interesting percussion parts. So, the glockenspiel in the 3º scene of the 3º act is a usual suspect in audition lists, the timpani part in the “Bacchanale” is a good one (and also an… Continue reading “Castagnettes de fer” in “Samson and Delilah”.