It was premiered on 30 september 1863 at the theatre lyrique in paris, and was given 18 performances in its initial run. Nathan gunn zurga, dmitry korchak nadir georges bizet. Included in this opera is je crois entendre encore, a staple in every tenors repertoire, and the duet au fond du temple saint. This combination has given a style of music which is sensitive, impassionate, flamboyant and nostalgic. Extract partsdownload 3 files as zip fileorder a printed copy.
The bands origins come from a very rich musical tradition persian gulf pearldivers and allow both eastern and western countries to meet and come together. Matthew polenzani sings nadirs aria from act i of bizets the pearl fishers at the final dress rehearsal. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. A au fond du temple saint, duo zurganadir, acte 1, cd1 n6. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Leader of the pearl fishers, zurga and his friend nadir both fall for the same woman, but decide to put their friendship first and not see her again.
His melodies are beautiful, his harmonies are lush, and the ballet pieces are sophisticated. Filled with breathtaking arias, the exotic setting of ceylon and glorious poetry, the pearl fishers is more lush and visceral than carmen. Excerpt from dvd live a century of french opera in versailles. James micheners the drifters was my introduction to this opera. Au fond du temple saint is een duet uit deze opera dat door menige operazanger is vertolkt. Albelo, rancatore, miles, bizet, oren, orchestra philharmonica salernitana bizet. This live recording more than ever brings out the brilliance of.
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