
Georges Bizet
The Pearl Fishers
Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
22 Apr 2021

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
22 Apr 2021
Old friends Zurga and Nadir are reunited and vow to never again let love for a woman threaten their brotherhood. When a mysterious priestess arrives in the fishing village, their bonds of friendship are tested.
Exoticism was all the rage in 19th century Europe. Bizet tapped into this trend, transporting his audiences to the island of Ceylon. This opera established his reputation in the Parisian music world at only 24. Ten years later would come Carmen.
The famous 'The Pearl Fishers' Duet' ('Au fond du temple saint') is one of opera’s greatest hits. It was even used in the film Gallipoli. But there’s more to this opera. A treasure trove of music and lyricism awaits to be uncovered.
Pack your picnic and dive into a soul-stirring night in the tropics.
SEMI-STAGED CONCERT
Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Thursday 22 April*, 7.30 pm
2 h, plus one interval
Sung in French with English surtitles
*Please note: date change since printing of Season 2021 brochure
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The Sidney Myer Music Bowl has been transformed into a COVIDSafe space, with a reduced capacity and new socially distanced seating configurations. Your booking reserves a designated area for your group and must be booked in a single transaction. You are welcome to book for fewer guests but you will still receive all the tickets for that area. There are three ticket categories for The Pearl Fishers:
Detailed information to make the most of your night out can be found by visiting Live at the Bowl.
Food Trucks
Take your pick from a selection of local-favourite food trucks onsite – all available for click and collect. Settle in and place your order with ease by scanning the QR code in your designated area, and ordering through the Hungry Hungry app. You’ll be notified once it’s ready to pick up. You can check out the line-up by visiting the Live at the Bowl Eat and Drink section.
Gourmet Hampers
Make the most of your experience Live at the Bowl, pre-order a Gourmet Hamper and enjoy it on the night. Picnic hampers are designed to share with up to two people. For larger groups, please select multiple boxes. All hampers $50.
Picnic Hamper Collection: On arrival simply pick up your hamper from the collection point, located near the food trucks.
Composer Georges Bizet
Librettists Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré
Conductor Richard Mills
Orchestra Orchestra Victoria
Leïla Kathryn Radcliffe
Nadir Carlos E. Bárcenas
Zurga Stephen Marsh
Nourabad Teddy Tahu Rhodes
Victorian Opera Chorus
Seating Type | Stalls Table | Terrace Deck | Lawn Deck | Balcony |
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Adult | $132-$360 | $336 | $200-$360 | $66-$132 |
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