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: They swear an oath to remain friends forever and never let their feelings for her come between them again—a promise that, true to operatic form, is soon tested. Performance Highlights

The duet occurs in Act I on the island of Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka). Two old friends, Nadir (tenor) and Zurga (baritone), reunite after years apart. They recall a shared past where they both fell in love with the same beautiful priestess, Leila, at a temple in Kandy. The song captures a pivotal moment of reconciliation: au_fond_du_temple_saint_les_pecheurs_de_perles_...

Watch this legendary performance to hear how the two voices blend into one of opera's most famous melodies: : They swear an oath to remain friends