The Pearl Fishers Vienna

Les Pêcheurs de Perles Opera tickets at the Vienna State Opera

Ersan Mondtag directs this new production of Bizet's exquisite Pearl Fishers, conducted by Daniele Rustioni — one of the most exciting Italian conductors of his generation. The cast is a dream: Juan Diego Flórez (Nadir), Ludovic Tézier (Zurga), and Kristina Mkhitaryan (Leïla), with Ivo Stanchev as Nourabad.

The famous tenor-baritone duet Au fond du temple saint ("In the depths of the holy temple") is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed — a soaring hymn to friendship that has moved audiences for over 160 years. With Flórez's legendary silvery tone and Tézier's velvet baritone, this promises to be one of the highlights of the international opera season. Bizet's early masterpiece shimmers with exotic orchestral colour, evoking moonlit tropical shores and ancient temples on the coast of Ceylon.

• Conductor: Daniele Rustioni
• Stage Director: Ersan Mondtag
• Cast: Juan Diego Flórez (Nadir), Ludovic Tézier (Zurga), Kristina Mkhitaryan (Leïla), Ivo Stanchev (Nourabad)
• Performances: 14 (Premiere), 17, 20, 23, 26 & 29 May 2026
• Venue: Vienna State Opera — Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
• Duration: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (three acts)
• Language: French (with German surtitles)

Flórez, Tézier & Mkhitaryan in one of the most anticipated premieres of 2026. Book your tickets now.