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    The Pearl Fishers (Les Pêcheurs des Perles)

    Presented by Opera in the Heights at Lambert Hall

    March 24-April 3, 2011

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    The Pearl Fishers (Les Pêcheurs des Perles)

    Opera in the Heights presents The Pearl Fishers (Les Pêcheurs des Perles) by Georges Bizet in its Houston premiere, an enchanting and romantic story of a love triangle with a fable-like flavor.

    The composer was in his twenties when he created this opera full of youthful lyricism and the heart-felt expression of love and longing. The setting of the story in the island nation of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) fed...

    Opera in the Heights presents The Pearl Fishers (Les Pêcheurs des Perles) by Georges Bizet in its Houston premiere, an enchanting and romantic story of a love triangle with a fable-like flavor.

    The composer was in his twenties when he created this opera full of youthful lyricism and the heart-felt expression of love and longing. The setting of the story in the island nation of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) fed the 19th century’s fascination with exotic places.

    The signature tenor/baritone duet, “Au fond du temple saint,” is one of the most beloved, and tends to be a show-stopper. It is but one of many arias in the opera with a compelling and expressive melody.

    Pearl Fishers, Bizet’s most successful opera apart from Carmen, has an exceptionally emotional plot with continuously lyrical, romantic, and just beautiful music!” said Linus Lerner who returns to conduct this production after his rousing debut at Die Fledermaus in November.

    Brian Byrnes will direct the action onstage, as he so skillfully did for Don Carlo.

    A Sunday matinee on April 3 has been added to the pre-planned six performances. The opera is sung in French with English translation projected above the stage.

    Performance dates are March 24, 25, 26, 31, April 1, 2 at 7:30 pm and April 3 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 - $49 with special prices for students ($10) any time and for seniors ($28) on Thursdays and Fridays in limited seating areas.

    Opera in the Heights is a professional opera company that exists to provide a stage for emerging performers and to bring affordable opera to the Greater Houston Area. All operas are fully staged with orchestra, and English surtitles are projected above the stage. Each evening performance starts at 7:30 p.m. at Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd. in the Houston Heights.

    For tickets, please visit www.operaintheheights.org  or call 713-861-5303.


    Lambert Hall

    1703 Heights Blvd.
    Houston, Tx 77008

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    Tickets:

    Tickets are $20 - $49 with special prices for students ($10) any time and for seniors ($28) on Thursdays and Fridays in limited seating areas.


    Times:

    Thursday-Saturday
    March 24, 25, 26, 31, April 1, 2
     7:30pm

    Sunday, April 3, 2:00 pm


    Phone: (713) 861-5303

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