Bizet: The Pearl Fishers
Bizet - Les Pêcheurs de perles
Synopsis
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.
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The Met: Live in HD 15-16 - Les Pêcheurs de Perles trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-04-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penny Woolcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugène Cormon, Michel Carré
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Bizet - Les Pêcheurs de perles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penny Woolcock
Eugène Cormon, Michel Carré
Georges Bizet
Department Leadership Roster
Penny Woolcock
Director
Eugène Cormon
Writer
Michel Carré
Writer
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
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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?
The principal cast of Bizet: The Pearl Fishers includes Diana Damrau, Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien, Nicolas Testé, Patricia Racette.
When was Bizet: The Pearl Fishers released and how long is it?
Bizet: The Pearl Fishers was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Bizet: The Pearl Fishers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bizet: The Pearl Fishers was composed by Georges Bizet.