Bizet: The Pearl Fishers (2016): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

Bizet’s rarely performed opera returned to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time in a century, presented in Penny Woolcock’s acclaimed production. Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, a virgin priestess, at the heart of a story involving two fishermen, Nadir and Zurga, portrayed by Matthew Polenzani and Mariusz Kwiecien. They are rivals for Leïla’s affection, having made a vow to renounce her to preserve their friendship, and the opera includes the renowned duet “Au fond du temple saint.” Nicolas Testé appears as the high priest Nourabad, with Gianandrea Noseda conducting the romantic score.

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• PW Director Penny Woolcock

• DD Diana Damrau as Leïla
• MP Matthew Polenzani as Nadir
• MK Mariusz Kwiecien as Zurga
• NT Nicolas Testé as Nourabad

Also known as

• МЕТ: Ловци на бисери
• Les Pêcheurs de Perles [The Metropolitan Opera]