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Composed by Georges Bizet
Libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré
Sung in French with English supertitles
September 20, 22, 25, 28m, October 1, 4, 7, 2008
The running time for this production is approximately two hours and 31 minutes including two 20-minute intermissions.
The prayers of the virgin priestess Leïla (Norah Amsellem) protect the fishermen of ancient Ceylon until Chief Zurga (Trevor Scheunemann) jealously condemns her and Nadir (Charles Castronovo) to death. When Zurga realizes that Leïla is the woman who once saved his life, he makes the ultimate sacrifice for their freedom and happiness. Bizet’s lush, exotic opera comes to life in a dazzling production by British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. Acclaimed Italian conductor Giuseppe Grazioli makes his WNO debut.
Production from San Diego Opera and Michigan Opera Theatre |
