The Pearl Fishers

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Event The Pearl Fishers
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 11 August 1989
Last Date 28 October 1989
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Set in an exotic fishing village in Ceylon, The Pearl Fishers boasts one of the most famous duets of all time - "In the depths of the temple". This enchanting opera, filled with warmth and haunting beauty will delight both opera buffs and newcomers alike.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Georges Bizet Composer
Richard Bonynge Conductor
Roland Peelman Conductor
David Stanhope Conductor
Kenneth Rowell Designer
Lindy Hume Director
Roger Barratt Lighting Designer
Anson Austin Singer Nadir
Christine Douglas Singer Leila
Glenys Fowles Singer Leila
John Fulford Singer Zurga
Clifford Grant Singer Nourabad
Garrick Jones Singer Zurga
Michael Lewis Singer Zurga
Amanda Thane Singer Leila
Gregory Tomlinson Singer Nadir
Linda Aitken Stage Manager, Assistant
Resources
Works
Text Nationality France
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Sponsored by State Bank, Sung in French. 20 performances: Aug 11, 14, 18, 23, 26 & 30; Sept 2, 7, 23, 27 & 30 and Oct 5, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 25 & 28 (2 performances).
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Aug/Sept 1989
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection The Australian Opera Programmes
Event Identifier 115046