Festival Classica: Carmen

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Carmen’s 150th anniversary

The Nouvel Opéra Métropolitain invites you to an extraordinary celebration of Quebec talent that showcases the dramatic power and emotion of French opera, in a semi-staged concert performance. The acclaimed contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux brings her voice and magnetic presence to Bizet’s Carmen, a masterwork that celebrates freedom. Under the direction of conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni, top-tier Quebec opera singers—including the incomparable Étienne Dupuis as the toreador—share the stage with Ensemble ArtChoral and a world-class orchestra.

A revolutionary milestone in the history of opera, Carmen is a masterpiece of consuming passion, heart-wrenching tragedy and biting wit. This timeless work continues to captivate audiences with its modern sensibility.

Whether you’re a devoted music lover or experiencing this landmark work for the first time, don’t miss this exceptional Canadian premiere production. An evening of unforgettable music and emotion awaits!

Event Artists

Orchestre du Festival Classica Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor Marie-Anne Rozankovic, director Ensemble ArtChoral Matthias Maute, conductor and artistic director CARMEN: Marie-Nicole Lemieux (contralto) DON JOSÉ: Emmanuel Hasler (tenor) MICAËLA: Suzanne Taffot (soprano) ZUNIGA: Dion Mazerolle (baritone) ESCAMILLO: Étienne Dupuis (baritone) FRASQUITA: Catherine St-Arnaud (soprano) MERCEDES: Florence Bourget (mezzo-soprano) DANCAÏRE: Dominique Côté (baritone) REMENDADO: Thomas Vinals (tenor) MORALES : Pierre Rancourt (baritone)

Festival Classica: Carmen

Date/Time
Saturday, June 7, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location
Cocathédrale Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
55 rue Saint-Élizabeth
Longueuil, Québec
Canada, J4H 1J3

Price
$15-95

Phone
888-801-9906

Website
https://www.festivalclassica.com/carmen

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