The Pearl Fishers

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Illustration by Palm Beach Opera.

Two fishermen cast their net upon the sea, as a woman’s face emerges from the waves — an image capturing the love, friendship, and betrayal at the heart of Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers.

In a love triangle with a high priestess, no one can win. Nadir and Zurga have loved and foresworn Leïla in order to maintain their friendship. Meanwhile, Leïla’s vow of chastity to serve the village creates a barrier to her future happiness. Crossing that barrier could end friendships and quite possibly lives. Yet Nadir and Leïla feel the magnetic pull of true love.

Approximate Run Time: 2 hours 10 minutes – includes one 20-minute intermission

Sung in French with English supertitles.