Bizet: The Pearl Fishers (2016)
Bizet’s rarely heard opera returned to the Met for the first time in a century on New Year’s Eve 2015, in Penny Woolcock’s acclaimed new production. Star soprano Diana Damrau sings Leïla, the virgin priestess at the center of the story. Matthew Polenzani and Mariusz Kwiecien are Nadir and Zurga, rivals for Leïla’s love who have sworn to renounce her to protect their friendship—and who get to sing one of opera’s most celebrated duets, “Au fond du temple saint.” Nicolas Testé is the high priest Nourabad and Gianandrea Noseda conducts Bizet’s supremely romantic score.
Director: Penny Woolcock
Genre: Music
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: January 15, 2016
Cast
- Diana Damrau - Leïla
- Matthew Polenzani - Nadir
- Mariusz Kwiecien - Zurga
- Nicolas Testé - Nourabad
- Patricia Racette - Self - Host
- Gianandrea Noseda - Conductor
- MET Orchestra
Screenplay
Music: Georges Bizet
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bizet: The Pearl Fishers about?
- Bizet’s rarely heard opera returned to the Met for the first time in a century on New Year’s Eve 2015, in Penny Woolcock’s acclaimed new production. Star soprano Diana Damrau sings Leïla, the virgin priestess at the center of the story. Matthew Polenzani and Mariusz Kwiecien are Nadir and Zurga, rivals for Leïla’s love who have sworn to renounce her to protect their friendship—and who get to sing one of opera’s most celebrated duets, “Au fond du temple saint.” Nicolas Testé is the high priest Nourabad and Gianandrea Noseda conducts Bizet’s supremely romantic score.
- Who directed Bizet: The Pearl Fishers?
- Bizet: The Pearl Fishers was directed by Penny Woolcock.
- Who stars in Bizet: The Pearl Fishers?
- Bizet: The Pearl Fishers stars Diana Damrau, Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien, Nicolas Testé, Patricia Racette, Gianandrea Noseda.
- How long is Bizet: The Pearl Fishers?
- Bizet: The Pearl Fishers has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Bizet: The Pearl Fishers?
- Bizet: The Pearl Fishers is a Music film.
- Where was Bizet: The Pearl Fishers produced?
- Bizet: The Pearl Fishers was produced in United States of America.