Opera Colorado's "Samson & Delilah" feeds the senses
"Samson and Delilah" is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House soon. It hasn't been performed by the Colorado in 40 years.
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"Samson and Delilah" is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House soon. It hasn't been performed by the Colorado in 40 years.
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