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Vienna State Opera: Les Pêcheurs de perles - Georges Bizet

es pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers) is a touching tale of friendship, love, sacrifice, and forgiveness.On the island of Ceylon, two lifelong fri...

  • Provider: Wiener Staatsoper
  • Duration:3:00h
  • Intermission: 1 time à 25 minutes
  • Dress code: smart casual
  • Arrive: 15 minutes before start
  • Seats: 1709
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Language: French
  • Subtitles: Several languages
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Les Pêcheurs de perles - Georges Bizet

es pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers) is a touching tale of friendship, love, sacrifice, and forgiveness.

On the island of Ceylon, two lifelong friends, Zurga and Nadir, once swore to renounce their love for the beautiful priestess Leïla to preserve their friendship. Years later, they meet again among the pearl fishers, believing the past is behind them.

Leïla has taken a sacred vow of chastity, dedicating her life to prayer for the safety of the fishermen. When she and Nadir unexpectedly rediscover their love, they secretly meet, breaking her sacred promise. Their forbidden romance is discovered, and both are sentenced to death.

Faced with the choice between jealousy and compassion, Zurga makes the ultimate sacrifice. Realizing that true love is stronger than his own desires, he sets fire to the village to create a diversion, allowing Nadir and Leïla to escape together. Zurga remains behind, accepting the consequences of his selfless act.

Essence
Les pêcheurs de perles is one of Bizet's most lyrical operas, celebrating friendship, devotion, sacrifice, and the triumph of love over jealousy. Its radiant melodies, including the famous duet "Au fond du temple saint," have made it a treasured masterpiece of the French operatic repertoire.

Composer: Georges Bizet
Premiere: 1863, Paris
Style: Opera in three Acts

Text Michel Carré & Eugène Cormon

Venue

Vienna State Opera: A Premier Venue for Opera and Ballet in Vienna's Heart

Situated in Vienna's central Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera stands as a pinnacle of global opera venues and a significant cultural symbol of Austria. It boasts a tradition of top-tier opera shows featuring global stars and a distinguished ballet company.

Opened in 1869, the opera house has become emblematic of musical brilliance and artistic mastery, showcasing a wide range of performances from classic operatic pieces to modern compositions. Each year, it hosts over 300 events, including famed operas like Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Verdi's "La Traviata," and Puccini's "Tosca."

The Vienna State Opera also houses the esteemed Vienna State Ballet, which is celebrated for its performances in both classical and modern dance. The annual Vienna Opera Ball, a significant and internationally recognized social gathering, is another highlight of the cultural calendar.

Capacity: 2,284 places (of which 1,709 are seating, 567 standing, 4 wheelchair, and 4 companion seats).

Programm

Leila    -    Olga Kulchynska
Nadir    -    Juan Diego Flórez
Zurga    -    Davide Luciano
Nourabad    -    Ivo Stanchev

Musikalische Leitung    -    Emmanuel Villaume
Inszenierung, Bühne & Kostüme    -    Ersan Mondtag
Dramaturgie    -    Till Briegleb
Video    -    Luis August Krawen
Licht    -    Henning Streck

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