Flower Duet
From the Opera "Lakmé"
Léo Delibes
1883
Duration: 7'
Premiere of the Opera: April 14, 1883, Opéra-Comique, Paris
The “Flower Duet” from Delibes’ opera Lakmé is a delicate, lyrical duet between the priest’s daughter Lakmé and her servant Mallika. The voices intertwine to create a harmonious soundscape that reflects the beauty and serenity of nature. The music flows gently, like a river, generating an atmosphere of peaceful idyll. Delibes uses a refined orchestration, with the harp and soft strings enveloping the vocal lines. This scene is a moment of intimacy and grace, transporting the listener to an exotic world.
