26th June

Concert will begin at 18:00 hours GMT

Delibes' 'Lakmé' with Khismatullina, Lovell, Murphy, Lehmann and Lebel from Berlin

Delibes' 'Lakmé' is an opera in three acts to a French libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. Set in British India in the mid-19th century, Lakmé is based on Theodore Pavie's novel (including 'les babouches du Brahamane') and novel 'Le Mariage de Loti' by Pierre Loti. Performers:

Gérald: Josh Lovell.
Frédéric: Dean Murphy.
Lakmé: Aigul Khismatullina.
Nilakantha: Thomas Lehmann.
Mallika: Mireille Lebel.
Hadji: Thomas Cilluffo.
Ellen: Hye-Young Moon.
Rose: Arianna Manganello.
Misrtress Benson: Sylvie Brunet-Grupposso.
Un Marchand Chinois/ Un Domben: Andrew Dickinson.
Un Kouravar: Kyle Miller.

Deutschen Oper Berlin Choir and Orchestra. Conductor: Daniela Candillari.

Recorded 27 September 2022.