Nicky Spence is forced to give up Covent Garden role
NewsThe Scottish tenor Nicky Spence, who is recovering from breaking both legs, has given up the male title role in Saint-Saens’ Samson et Dalila in May and June.
The ROH says:
The Royal Opera House today announces that sadly Nicky Spence will no longer sing the role of Samson in the upcoming performances of Samson et Dalila (26 May-19 June).
Following his injury earlier in the year, the Royal Opera and Nicky have mutually agreed that the rigours of this production are such that neither party wishes to negatively impact Nicky’s recovery. The Royal Opera look forward to welcoming Nicky back as soon as we can.
Nicky Spence said: “It is with a heavy heart and despite making excellent progress in rehabilitation that we’ve agreed my withdrawal from the role, which has been a joy to prepare.”
South Korean tenor SeokJong Baek will perform the role of Samson – making his Royal Opera House and role debut opposite Elīna Garanča’s Dalila in Camille Saint-Saëns’s grand-opera, directed by multi award-winning director Richard Jones and conducted by Music Director of the Royal Opera, Antonio Pappano.
Hello! I wanted to issue a personal statement following my withdrawal from Samson et Dalila @RoyalOperaHouse… dealing with my injuries has been a real eye opener but I’m so thankful for perspective and the kindness of many x pic.twitter.com/j12Qg9gVzI
— (@nickythespence) March 29, 2022
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