Bizet
GOUNOD: Je veux vivre, from Roméo et Juliette
Performed by Natasha Wilson (sop), Somi Kim (piano). Recorded at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert in the Auckland Concert Chamber, 2 August 2020. Audio
BIZET: Au fond du temple saint, from The Pearl Fishers
Performed by Amitai Pati (ten), Benson Wilson (bar), Somi Kim (piano). Recorded at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert in the Auckland Concert Chamber, 2 August 2020. Audio
BIZET: Je crois entendre encore, from The Pearl Fishers
Performed by Manase Latu (ten), Somi Kim (piano). Recorded at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert in the Auckland Concert Chamber, 2 August 2020. Audio
BIZET: Les Toréadors, Danse Bohème
Performed by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio
Carmen by Bizet
Bizet’s masterpiece of the gypsy seductress who lives by her own rules has had an impact far beyond the opera house.
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The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet
Bizet transports us to Ceylon, where two devoted friends find themselves in love with the same woman, an entrancingly beautiful priestess, Leïla.
Carmen by Georges Bizet
One of the top ten operas of all time, Bizet's Carmen is full of memorable melodies. Video
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Nino Surguladze in NZ Opera's Carmen
Georgian mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze is in New Zealand to play the lead role in NZ Opera's season of Carmen - it's Bizet's tale with a feminist twist. While Nino's here, she doing a bit for Tbilisi… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra plays a concert of French music featuring star harpsichord player, Mahan Esfahani performing the Concerto Champêtre by Francis Poulenc. Recorded as part of APO 2017… Audio
Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
Frances Moore explores relationships between Bizet, Carmen and Nietzsche. Audio
BIZET arr Shchedrin: Carmen
Performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen, violin, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Soloists. Audio
Carmen
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson take us through the story and music of Bizet's classic opera. Video, Audio