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The Pearl Fishers (Act 1, No. 2b, 'Au fond du temple saint')
Composer: Georges Bizet
Performer: Ilker Arcayurek (Tenor)
Performer: Ashley Riches (Baritone)
Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano)
Date of broadcast: 30 July 2017
Generally known as the Pearl Fishers Duet, this is one of the most popular numbers in Western opera. Its tale of a friendship tested by a potential romance is a theme that resonates with all audiences and at all times.
Composer: Georges Bizet
Performer: Ilker Arcayurek (Tenor)
Performer: Ashley Riches (Baritone)
Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano)
Date of broadcast: 30 July 2017
