Delibes, Leo - Lakme (vocal score)

Premiered in Paris on April 14, 1883.

 

Main Characters:

 

Lakmé (Soprano)

Gérard (Tenor)

Nilakantha (Baritone)

Mallika (Mezzo)

Frédéric (Bass)

 

This tragic love story set in C19 India and carried by unashamedly lush oriental music is the source of one of opera's most loved pieces, the famous "Flower Duet".