1- Christmas Concert – Available from November 28 to December 5, 2011
60 to 90-minute concert
The first part consists of opera arias by various composers including Puccini, Rossini, and Haydn; while the second part is made up of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs.
Performed by 8 singers, with piano accompaniment.
This show is ideally presented in a cabaret format, as no sets are used.

2- Le Docteur Miracle – Available from April 1st to April 26, 2012
One-act opera by Georges Bizet; 40 minutes
Silvio, a young captain, and Laurette, daughter of the Podesta of Padua, are in love. As the young girl’s father is opposed to their marriage, the handsome soldier makes his way into their home disguised as a new servant, Pasquin. Given the responsibility of preparing the meals, he serves up an omelette that proves to be inedible. The Podesta, thinking that he has been poisoned, chases Pasquin/Silvio away and calls for Doctor Miracle. The doctor—Silvio in disguise once again—“saves” Laurette’s father in exchange for the young girl’s hand in marriage.
4 singers and a pianist, with props.
Preceding this work will be a 45-minute recital of excerpts from Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette and Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore.

3- Mini-gala concert - Available at any time throughout the season
60 to 90 minutes, with or without an intermission
A concert consisting of various arias, presented in a mini-gala format.
Number of singers adapted to your needs.

4- Love Scenes, from Gluck to Menotti – Available from November 6 to December 1st
On the program: Substantial excerpts from Alceste by Gluck, Les pêcheurs de perles by Bizet, and The Telephone by Menotti. Six singers and a pianist will delight in sharing their joy with you.

INFORMATION:
 Richard Bélanger: 514.985.2222, extension 2273
 – rbelanger@operademontreal.com