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Montreal, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 – In addition to its four operas at Place des Arts this season, the Opéra de Montréal will present a chamber opera at the Centaur Theatre, and a unique recital by an opera star at the Festival du Monde Arabe.
On the program, great artists of today—including many Canadians making a name for themselves on the world’s major stages—bringing us stories both gripping and deeply moving. Two well-known creative artists will also take their first steps in the world of opera: Quebec filmmaker Charles Binamé will present his vision of Carmen, while renowned jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard will bring us the Canadian premiere of his opera Champion.
Dynamic artists and artisans, new works and bold reinterpretations of the repertoire, pairings between the Opéra de Montréal and Montreal cultural organizations… all demonstrate that opera is an art form that is renewing itself and that remains more relevant than ever.
Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi A deeply moving drama
A must-see classic of the Italian repertoire
Cruel jester by day, loving father by night… Rigoletto is well aware of the dangers his daughter Gilda faces in the court of the depraved Duke of Mantua. His efforts to keep her hidden away are in vain: the unscrupulous Duke finds Gilda and seduces her. To avenge his daughter, the jester hires an assassin, but a curse upsets his deadly plan.
Inspired by Victor Hugo’s play Le roi s’amuse, this fast-paced opera delivers a succession of famous arias and choruses. Under the spotlight, stars of the opera stage enthusiastically portray Verdi’s emblematic characters.
Presented in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, September 15 – 18 – 20 – 22, 2018 – 7:30 PM
In Italian with English and French surtitles
Cast:
Rigoletto: James Westman
Gilda: Myriam Leblanc
Duke: Rame Lahaj*
Sparafucile: Vartan Gabrielian*
Maddalena: Carolyn Sproule
Conductor: Carlo Montanaro*
Stage Director: Michael Cavanagh
Sets: Robert Dahlstrom*
Orchestre Métropolitain
Opéra de Montréal Chorus
Das Rheingold by Richard Wagner A spectacular production
A legendary saga featuring powerful voices
In the waters of the Rhine, deformed dwarf Alberich steals the gold he needs to forge a ring that will make him ruler of the world if he renounces love. Wotan, ruler of the gods, in turn steals Alberich’s gold, using it to pay for his luxurious fortress, the seat of his power. Stripped of his ring, the dwarf curses all those who wear it.
Wagner’s masterful work returns to the Opéra de Montréal for the first time in over 20 years. Das Rheingold, the first part of Wagner’s tetralogy, is a true parable of the history of the world and was a source of inspiration for The Lord of the Rings. Bewitching music sung by mythical creatures makes for a total experience in a world in which gods, humans, and giants cross paths.
Presented in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, November 10 – 13 – 15 – 17, 2018 – 7:30 PM
In German with English and French surtitles
Cast:
Wotan: Ryan McKinny
Alberich: Nathan Berg*
Fricka: Aidan Ferguson
Fasolt: Julian Close*
Fafner: Soloman Howard*
Freia: Caroline Bleau
Loge: Roger Honeywell
Mime: David Cangelosi*
Donner: Gregory Dahl
Froh: Steeve Michaud
Erda: Meredith Arwady*
Conductor: Michael Christie
Stage Director and Sets: Brian Staufenbiel*
Costumes: Mathew J. LeFebvre*
Lighting: Nicole Pearce*
Projections: David Murakami*
Orchestre Métropolitain
Production: Minnesota Opera
Champion by Terence Blanchard & Michael Cristofer Canadian Premiere
Jazz meets opera in the boxing ring
Welterweight prizefighting champion Emile Griffith soars to celebrity status yet ends up in solitude after accidentally killing his opponent in the ring.
Composed by one of today’s greatest jazzmen—trumpeter Terence Blanchard—, this is a moving account of forbidden love in mid-20th century American society.
Presented in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, January 26 – 29 – 31 – February 2, 2019 – 7:30 PM
In English with English and French surtitles
Cast:
Emile Griffith: Arthur Woodley*
Young Emile Griffith: Aubrey Allicock*
Emelda Griffith: Catherine Anne Daniel
Benny “The Kid” Paret: Victor Ryan Robertson*
Howie Albert: Brett Polegato
Luis Griffith: Asitha Tennekoon*
Blanche / Sadie: Chantale Nurse
Conductor: George Manahan*
Stage Director: James Robinson*
Sets: Allen Moyer* – Washington National Opera
Costumes: James Schuette* – Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Lighting: Christopher Akerlind*
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal / Opéra de Montréal Chorus
Production: Washington Opera
Carmen by Georges Bizet New production
A great filmmaker’s take on the most famous of operas
“Free she was born, and free she shall die.”
Enchanted by Carmen, corporal Don José joins her band of smugglers. Rejection and jealousy lead the love-struck man to commit an irreparable act.
Renowned filmmaker Charles Binamé will direct a talented young cast of Canadian artists. The ideal chance to rediscover this most classic of all classics!
Presented in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, May 4 – 7 – 9 – 11, 2019 – 7:30 PM
In French with English and French surtitles
Cast:
Carmen: Krista de Silva
Don José: Antoine Bélanger
Escamillo: Christopher Dunham
Micaëla: France Bellemare
Zuniga: Cesar Naassy*
Remendado: Éric Thériault*
Dancaïre: Dominique Côté
Frasquita: Magali Simard-Galdès
Mercédès: Pascale Spinney
Conductor: Alain Trudel
Stage Director: Charles Binamé*
Sets: Olivier Landreville
Lighting: Alain Lortie
Orchestre Métropolitain
Opéra de Montréal Chorus
Costumes : Dominique Guidon
Production: Opéra de Montréal
Twenty-Seven by Ricky Ian Gordon & Royce Vavrek Chamber opera
In their Parisian salon at 27 rue de Fleurus, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas welcome the greatest artists of the era: Hemingway, Picasso, Matisse, Fitzgerald. The context of the two World Wars will alter the quick wit and sense of mischief that was part of the famous couple’s daily life.
An irresistible recreation of the famous Parisian salon. A perfect opportunity to applaud our emerging artists. An opera that is not to be missed!
Presented at the Centaur Theatre, March 23 – 24 – 26 – 28 – 30 – 31, 2019
In English with English and French surtitles
Artists of the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal
Piano: Marie-Ève Scarfone
Cello: Stéphane Tétreault*
Stage Director: Oriol Tomas
Production: Washington Opera
L’Opéra au Festival du Monde Arabe
A concert evening with the great soprano Joyce El-Khoury at the Arab World Festival: a fusion of opera and Middle Eastern music.
Soloist: Joyce El-Khoury*
Piano: Laurent Philippe
Presented in Pollack Hall at McGill University, November 1, 2018
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SUBSCRIPTIONS
To 4 operas, available now starting at $99 and on sale until November 17, 2018.
Opéra de Montréal box-office only: 514-985-2258 – 1 877 385-2222
SINGLE TICKETS
Single tickets and other products will go on sale June 5, 2018.
About the Opéra de Montréal
Founded in 1980 and based in Montreal, the Opéra de Montréal is the largest francophone opera company in North America. Last season, close to 70,000 spectators made their way through the company’s doors. Under the direction of General Director Patrick Corrigan and Artistic Director Michel Beaulac, the company’s season is made up of four operas, a production by the Atelier lyrique, and outreach activities. The Opéra is a key player in the city’s economic, cultural, and social development as, each season, it maintains working relationships with over 360 local businesses, and hires no less than 800 artists and craftspeople. Close to 80% of the artists appearing at the company are Canadian.
Further information: operademontreal.com
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