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Great Performances S43E10 — Great Performances at the Met: The Pearl Fishers

Great Performances•Season 43•Episode 10

Great Performances at the Met: The Pearl Fishers

May 21, 2016

Conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and directed by Penny Woolcock, Bizet’s sweeping romance tells the story of a beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Diana Damrau leads the cast as the priestess Leïla, opposite Matthew Polenzani as Nadir, Mariusz Kwiecien

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Episode Summary

"Great Performances at the Met: The Pearl Fishers" is episode 10 of Great Performances season 43. It aired on May 21, 2016.

Next: E11 · Great Performances at the Met: Turandot Best of Season 43