Long awaited by the large audience Chilean poetry, comes Lakmé, by Léo Delibes, faithful exponent of exoticism, strongly dominated current operatic creation of the late nineteenth century. Very close in its setting and plot it to The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet, Lakmé (1883) develops in faraway India in the time of British colonization. Its title refers to the central character, a beautiful priestess of the god Brahma, who to interact romantically with an English officer transgresses the strict rules and rituals of their religion. The course of events leading to the suicide action girl, a fact that leads to the salvation of persecuted love. The narrative of the tragedy is based on a score of extreme refinement and delicacy, which abound slick melodic treatment with exotic perfumes permanent. Among the most famous passages of the score include "Aria of the bells"-test for light coloratura sopranos-and the "Flower Duet".