Bizet, Les pêcheurs de perles

Set in ancient times on the island of Ceylon, Bizet's oper about two men's vow of eternal friendship threatened by their love for the same woman, is a magificent example of Bizet's gifts for melody and evocative instrumentation. This prodution from the stunning Teatro San Carlo was celebrated enthusiastically by audience and critics: “I have rarely seen a production as beautiful and faithful to the music.” (Paolo Isotta, Corriere della Sera)