Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete) Cover Image

Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, T/B Choral Part

$4.00 USD
$4.00 USD
Skip to product information
Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete) Cover Image
Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, T/B Choral Part

Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, T/B Choral Part

By Georges Bizet/ Libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré

Item: 36-A229098
$4.00
Shipped

One moment…

Related Items

Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, Conductor Score

$190.00
View

Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, Conductor Score & Parts

$600.00
View

Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, S/A Choral Part

$2.00
View
Description
Because he had formerly won the Prix de Rome prize in composition, George Bizet (1838-1875) had the opportunity to write his opera LES PECHEURS DE PERLES (THE PEARL FISHERS) on commission. With a libretto written by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré, it received its premiere in Paris at the Theatre Lyrique on September 30, 1863. It ran for eighteen performances, then was not performed again until after the composer's passing. Instrumentation: 2(1st/2nd dPicc)+1(Picc).2(2nd dEH).2.2: 4.0+2(Crnt).3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp(2): Str (4.4.3.3.3 in set): Banda (2Picc.2Perc.Harp): Vocal Soli (4 roles STBB): Chorus. Reprint edition.

Pecheurs de Perles, Les (The Pearl Fishers; Complete): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, T/B Choral Part isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.

Request This Title

Tell us you want it.

Start Your Free Trial

Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Pages

No sample pages found.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Series: Kalmus Opera Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 0
SKU: 36-A229098
Instrumentation: 2(1st/2nd dPicc)+1(Picc).2(2nd dEH).2.2: 4.0+2(Crnt).3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp(2): Str (4.4.3.3.3 in set): Banda (2Picc.2Perc.Harp): Vocal Soli (4 roles STBB): Chorus

More about this title

About the Composer: Georges Bizet

Georges Bizet (1838-1875) emerged from the Paris Conservatoire as one of France's most promising young composers, winning the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1857. Though he lived only thirty-six years, he produced orchestral works, chamber music, and vocal compositions that demonstrated both technical mastery and dramatic instinct. His opera Carmen, which premiered in 1875, became one of the most performed works in the operatic repertoire, yet during his lifetime he struggled for recognition and financial stability.

Why we love this

Les Pêcheurs de Perles offers opera companies and advanced music programs access to a complete serious opera by a canonical composer without the rehearsal demands of Carmen. The score balances lyrical beauty with dramatic momentum, and Bizet's orchestration rewards players who engage with the colorful harmonic language and period style. The T/B choral part makes this accessible to programs with limited treble voice resources.

What to expect

Bizet creates an atmosphere of exoticism and romance set against a backdrop of danger and betrayal. The orchestration shimmers with harp glissandi and delicate woodwind writing in intimate moments, then surges with brass and percussion in scenes of conflict and passion. The melodic lines are direct and memorable, rooted in the French operatic tradition yet colored by Bizet's harmonic sophistication.

Who it's for

Opera companies, university music departments, and advanced community opera groups seeking a complete serious opera by a major nineteenth-century composer. This edition serves orchestral players, T/B chorus singers, and the four principal vocalists required by the score.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the two harp parts, which anchor many ensemble passages and establish the exotic color Bizet intended. Keep them synchronized with the principal conductor's beat.
  • The brass section (4 horns, 2 cornets, 3 trombones) carries significant dramatic weight in climactic scenes. Ensure these players are comfortable with the exposed passages and historical French brass technique.
  • Balance the demands of the four vocal soloists (soprano, tenor, baritone, bass) in ensemble numbers; they should sing over the chorus and orchestra without pushing.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for an opera festival or a spring concert featuring extended works. The three-act structure allows flexible scheduling; some programs may perform individual acts in concert form before committing to a fully staged production. Its premiere was at the Theatre Lyrique in Paris, making it an excellent choice for programming rooted in operatic history.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading orchestral scores with period instrumentation and historical performance considerations
  • Ensemble coordination across multiple independent harp parts
  • French language diction and style in vocal solos and choral passages
  • Dramatic pacing and theatrical timing in a complete opera structure
  • Balance and blend in mixed-voice ensemble singing (STBB soloists with T/B chorus)

You May Also Like