#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

An exclusive performance of the famous friendship duet, 'From deep within the shrine' (au fond du temple saint) from Bizet's The Pearl Fishers by Robert McPherson and Jacques Imbrailo, who star in ENO's production which opens tonight (19 October). They are accompanied by members of the ENO Orchestra and conducted by Murray Hipkin in an original arrangement by Martin Fitzpatrick. Tickets from £12, with 500 tickets available at every performance for £20 or less. Find out more: www.eno.org/pearlfis

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