Details
The Pearl Fishers, first performed in Paris in 1863, was Bizet's first success on the operatic stage. The friendship of two pearl fishers, Zurga and Nadir is tested to its limits when both fall in love with the beautiful, but forbidden priestess Leila. Set in ancient Ceylon. Sung in English, with surtitles projected above the stage
Cast/Performers
Claudia Boyle (Leila),
Robert McPherson (Nadir),
Jacaques Imbrailo (Zurga),
James Creswell (Nourabad)
Creatives/Company
Music:
BizetLyrics(s):
Cormon,
CarreProducer:
English National OperaConductor:
Roland boerDirector:
Penny WoolcockDesign(s):
Dick Bird,
Fifty-nine productions (video design)
Costume:
Kevin PollardLighting:
Jennifer SchrieverChoreographer:
Andrew DawsonTranslation:
Martin Fitzpatrick