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

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

#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

Hear iconic duet 'Au fond du temple saint' live in Victorian Opera's concert production of Bizet's The Pearl Fishers. One night only! bit.ly/3rZTJ8H | Victorian Opera