Lakmé facts for kids
Lakmé is a well-known French opera. An opera is like a play where people sing instead of speak. This opera has three parts, called acts. Léo Delibes wrote the music for Lakmé. It was first shown in Paris, France, on April 14, 1883. The story was written by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. It is based on a book called Le mariage de Loti. Lakmé was very popular right away. It is still one of the most loved French operas today.
Main Characters in Lakmé
The main characters in Lakmé are sung by different types of voices. Each voice type has a special range, from high to low.
- Lakmé - A young woman, sung by a soprano. This is the highest female voice.
- Gérald - A British officer, sung by a tenor. This is the highest male voice.
- Mallika - Lakmé's servant, sung by a mezzo-soprano. This is a middle-range female voice.
- Nilakantha - Lakmé's father, sung by a bass. This is the lowest male voice.
Recordings of Lakmé
Many famous singers have recorded Lakmé. These recordings help people enjoy the opera even if they cannot see it live. Here are some well-known recordings:
- 1967 Recording: Joan Sutherland sang Lakmé. Alain Vanzo was Gérald. Jane Berbié sang Mallika. Gabriel Bacquier was Nilakantha. Richard Bonynge conducted the orchestra. This recording is very popular.
- 1998 Recording: Natalie Dessay sang Lakmé. Gregory Kunde was Gérald. Delphine Haidan sang Mallika. José van Dam was Nilakantha. Michel Plasson conducted the orchestra.
Images for kids
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A scene from Lakmé at the Opéra-Comique in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Lakmé para niños
