#Repost @etiennedupuisopera・・・“Au fond du temple saint” from Act I of “Les pêcheurs de perles” is undoubtedly one of the most beloved tenor/baritone duets in the entire operatic repertoire. This clip is from the current run at the Zurich Opera with Javier Camarena as Nadir and conducted by Nicholas Carter. In Zurich, Bizet’s original version from 1863 is being performed, which is different from the piece we know following the modifications to the score after the composer’s death. Likewise, this

The Pearl Fishers Duet—one of Bizet’s most beloved melodies—is performed here by Lyric favorites Matthew Polenzani (Nadir) and Mariusz Kwiecień (Zurga). In it, they swear their loyalty to each other and promise that no woman will ever come between them again. Spoiler alert: Leila’s back and these guys don’t stand a chance. We'd like to extend our warmest thanks to our union partners for allowing us to share some extended-length clips during this time. Enjoy this beautiful clip from our 2017/18 p

Bizet's Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers) made its world premiere on this day in 1863. Watch Matthew Polenzani and Mariusz Kwiecien sing the famous Act I duet "Au fond du temple saint." The Pearl Fishers returns this fall starring Javier Camarena as Nadir and Kwiecien Zurga. Tickets: bit.ly/2y0uxoi | The Metropolitan Opera

Despite swearing loyalty to each other in one of opera’s most ravishing duets, “Au fond du temple saint,” Nadir and Zurga quickly become rivals for the heart of the beguiling priestess Leïla. In tonight’s free Nightly Met Opera Stream, enjoy a thrilling 2016 Live in HD transmission of Les Pêcheurs de Perles, starring tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecień. Bizet’s early masterpiece is available tonight, January 6, starting at 7:30PM ET until tomorrow, January 7, at 6:30PM ET. Acce

Of course I couldn't get by without sharing one of my favorite parts of The Pearl Fishers, "Au fond du temple saint," the famous duet with Nadir and Zurga. It's been a privilege to debut this role with Houston Grand Opera, and explore something outside of my normal bel canto repertoire. Toi toi toi to the cast and crew for closing tonight! Video courtesy of HGO | Lawrence Brownlee

The most performed new opera of our time comes home to where it all began. | San Francisco Opera