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Montréal, October 25, 2023 – It is with great excitement that Opéra de Montréal will be hosting the 7th edition of its Talent Gala on Thursday, November 9 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, returning to a sumptuous format not experienced since 2019. Culminating point of the Atelier lyrique’s National Auditions for Singers, this magical and festive evening is the annual gathering of Montreal’s philanthropic and cultural community to support the Opéra de Montréal’s mission and propel Canada’s next generation of opera singers. For the first time this year, the company has opened up access to a larger number of opera lovers, thanks to an exclusive offer of tickets ($195) for the cocktail and concert portions of the evening.
At the Talent Gala, the 12 finalists from the National Auditions, selected from over 100 artists across Canada, will compete for a spot in the prestigious two-year artist residency. “This year’s artists were chosen from an immense national search deployed in 4 Canadian cities and virtual auditions.”, says Jennifer Szeto, Director of Atelier lyrique. “They represent some of the richest talent in operatic singing today and we are proud to witness and celebrate each of their unique potential in this exciting stage of their careers.”, she shares. Opéra de Montréal would also like to take this opportunity to thank its partner in the National Auditions, Vanda Treiser.
The finalists to be heard at the Talent Gala are:
Justine Ledoux, mezzo (Montreal, QC)
Elias Theocaridis, tenor (Toronto, ON)
Branden Olsen, bass-baritone (Quispamsis, NB)
Leila Kirves, soprano (Vancouver, BC)
Teresa Tucci, soprano (Woodbridge, ON)
Jamal Al Titi, baritone (Minsk, Biélorussie)
Matthew Bermudez, tenor (London, ON)
Nicholas Murphy, bass-baritone (Charlottetown, PEI)
Thomas Viñals, tenor (Quebec, QC)
Gabrielle Turgeon, soprano (Boynton Beach, FL)
Camila Montefusco, mezzo (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Bridget Esler, soprano (Vancouver, BC)
“Our Gala is undoubtedly one of the highlights of our season and it’s with great pleasure that we welcome these young talents to Opera de Montreal and to the stage of Wilfred Pelletier.”, shares General Director Patrick Corrigan. “Gaining in popularity, year after year, this event has rapidly become Montreal’s most important arts philanthropy”. And so, a truly exceptional evening combining the finest lyrical arias and gastronomic delights awaits close to 500 guests on November 9.
About Opéra de Montréal
Firmly rooted in Montreal, at the confluence of North American and European cultures, Opéra de Montréal acts as a catalyst for the city’s artistic creativity and celebrates the rich vocal heritage of Quebec and Canada, bringing opera to life at its most diverse and audacious. From the great canons of the operatic repertoire to new works from here and abroad, from its development program for Canada’s finest young singers to its strong commitment to community and education, Opéra de Montréal offers unforgettable operatic events, where all are warmly welcomed and made to feel welcome.
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