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Opéra de Montréal Commissions New Opera ‘La Beauté Du Monde’

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The Opéra de Montréal has announced the world premiere of “La beauté du monde (The Beauty of the World),” an original work with a libretto by Michel Marc Bouchard and music by Julien Bilodeau. The new opera will be presented in Montreal in the spring of 2021 and was born after the May 2016 premiere of the opera “Les Feluettes” {…}

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Opéra de Montréal To Present Canadian Premiere Of ‘JFK’

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The Opéra de Montréal will continue its initiative of presenting new works with “JFK” by American composer David T. Little and Canadian librettist Royce Vavrek. The work, which was jointly commissioned by the Fort Worth Opera, the American Lyric Theater, and the Opéra de Montréal, made its world premiere in Fort Worth in April 2016 and was unanimously praised with {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opéra de Montreal 2017-18 Review – La Cenerentola: Solid Cast Creates Memorable Experience With Rossini Masterpiece

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I will kick off this review by noting that it was the first time I had ever seen “Cenerentola” and I was charmed.  It was a magical evening, with great music, excellent singing and loads of comedy and stage business. It began with a fine rendering of the overture by the Orchestre Metropolitan conducted by the Spanish conductor Jose Miguel Perez-Sierra. {…}

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‘La Cenerentola’ Returns To Opéra de Montréal

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The Opéra de Montréal season continues with Gioachino Rossini’s comic opera “La Cenerentola.” Joan Font will direct the production, which first premiered at the Houston Grand Opera and Grand Theatre Liceu and which will star internationally renowned Quebec mezzo Julie Boulianne. The acclaimed mezzo will be joined by Italian baritones making their Opéra de Montréal debuts, including Pietro Spagnoli as {…}

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Opéra de Montréal 2017-18 Preview: ‘Tosca’ Opens New Season

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The Opéra de Montréal will open its 38th season with Puccini’s “Tosca.” The first performance takes place on Sept. 16, with subsequent shows on the 19th, 21st, and 23rd, all at 7:30 p.m. All showcases will appear at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at the Place des Arts. The opera will be presented in a co-production with the Cincinnati Opera under the {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Étienne Dupuis
 On His Opera Career & How He Envisions His Future

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(Credit: Yan-Bleney) Born in Montreal, Étienne Dupuis has established himself as one of the most distinguished baritones of his generation. Amongst his wide-ranging repertoire, he is especially in demand for Verdi roles. In the 2023-24 season, Étienne made a series of role debuts: as Don Carlo di Vargas in “La forza del destino” at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, {…}

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Jean-François Lapointe Headlines Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s ‘French Impressions’

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(© Pol Baril) The Orchestre Classique de Montréal is set to present “French Impressions” on Nov. 20, 2024. The program features Fauré’s “Pavane” and selected songs; Brott’s “Lament;” Ravel’s “Petite Symphonie à cordes” and “Chansons de Don Quichotteà Dulcinée;” and Roussel’s “Sinfoniette” op. 52. Baritone Jean-François Lapointe, who is also the Opéra de Québec artistic director, is the featured soloist. {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Sonya Yoncheva, Rolando Villazón, Jonathan Tetelman & Aigul Akhmetshina Lead Festspielhaus Baden-Baden’s 2025 Season

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The Festspielhaus Baden-Baden has announced its 2025 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Camilla Nylund, Andreas Schager, and Pietari Inkinen perform an evening of Wagner, Strauss, Kálmán, Lehar, Performance Dates: Jan. 12, 2025 Zum Rahmenprogramm des Festivals  Gianandrea Noseda, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, and Philharmonia Zürich lead an all-Strauss program. Performance Dates: Feb. 22, 2025 Andris Nelsons conducts Mahler’s {…}

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Canadian Opera Company Names Finalists for Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition

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The Canadian Opera Company (COC) has announced the finalists for its Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition. The artists include: Chelsea Kolic, soprano – Hamilton, ON Olivia LaPointe, soprano – Fredericton, NB Ariana Maubach, mezzo-soprano – Toronto, ON Nicholas Murphy, bass-baritone – Charlottetown, PEI Emma Pennell, soprano – South River, ON / Corner Brook Indian Band – Mi’kmaq Mikelis Rogers, baritone – London, ON Ilanna Starr, mezzo-soprano {…}