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Marc Hervieux - Canio

Since being chosen by Valery Gergiev to sing Alfredo (La traviata) in St. Petersburg, Marc Hervieux’s career has been taken to new heights. Engagements in 2008-2009 included the title role of Faust for Calgary Opera, Alfredo (La traviata) for Edmonton Opera, Turridù (Cavalleria rusticana) at Opéra de Québec, Zéro Janvier (Starmania) at Opéra de Montréal, and an appearance at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall in Bravissimo. Recent engagements include Cavaradossi (Tosca) at Calgary Opera and the title role of Werther at Opera Ontario; he also joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera in 2006. Last OdM appearance: Starmania (2009).

Marie-Josée Lord - Nedda

After a busy year at the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal in 2002, Marie-Josée Lord made her successful debut as Liù (Turandot) at Opéra de Québec, which she followed with an appearance as Julia (Passionnément) at Opéra de Rennes. In 2004, she portrayed Mimì (La bohème) at Opéra de Montréal, returning as Liù later that year. Also in 2004, she was Marie-Jeanne in the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s concert version of Starmania, which was repeated at the Palais des Congrès in Paris in 2005. Also in 2005, she received the Prix de la Fondation de l’Opéra de Québec. Last OdM appearance: Starmania (2009).

Gregory Dahl - Tonio

Gregory Dahl has staked his claim to a position of prominence among baritones of his generation, with performances notable for richness of characterization and remarkable vocal authority. He came to national attention as Francis Chancy (Beatrice Chancy) and has since been hailed in such roles as Sharpless (Madama Butterfly) at Vancouver Opera, Malatesta (Don Pasquale) at Opera Ontario, Belcore (L’elisir d’amore) at Manitoba Opera, and Charlie (Filumena) at Calgary Opera and Edmonton Opera. Recent engagements include the title role in Don Giovanni at Edmonton Opera and Pacific Opera Victoria, Falke (Die Fledermaus) at Manitoba Opera, and Figaro (Il barbiere di Siviglia) at Edmonton Opera. Last OdM appearance: Le Gala (2005).

Étienne Dupuis - Silvio

First heard with the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal in such roles as Aeneas (Dido and Aeneas), Etienne Dupuis also appeared as Marullo (Rigoletto) and the Mandarin (Turandot), among others, with Opéra de Montréal. Other appearances include: Lescaut (Manon Lescaut) at the New Israeli Opera, Papageno (The Magic Flute) at Vancouver Opera, Mercutio (Roméo et Juliette) at Hawaii Opera Theatre, and Figaro (Il barbiere di Siviglia) at Opéra de Marseille. He recently appeared as Johnny Rockfort (Starmania) at Opéra de Québec and also portrays Silvano (Un ballo in maschera) at Opéra de Paris in 2009. Last OdM appearance: Starmania (2009).

Pascal Charbonneau - Beppe

A former member of the Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal, his roles include Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Tamino (The Magic Flute), Peter Quint (The Turn of the Screw), Jupiter (Semele), Don Ramiro (La Cenerentola), and Gonzalve (L'Heure espagnole). Recent seasons have included Pedrillo (Die Entführung aus dem Serail) with Opera Ontario and the Aspen Music Festival, Brighella (Ariadne auf Naxos) and Remendado (Carmen) at Opéra de Montréal, and Diary of One Who Vanished also at the Aspen Music Festival. He has also sung with Les Violons du Roy, Tafelmusik, Cincinnati Opera, Flanders Opera, and in recital in Belgium and Spain. Last OdM appearance: Starmania (2009).

Technical file

  • Canio: Marc Hervieux, tenor
  • Nedda: Marie-Josée Lord, soprano
  • Tonio: Gregory Dahl, baritone
  • Beppe: Pascal Charbonneau, tenor
  • Silvio: Etienne Dupuis, baritone
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  • Conductor: James Meena
  • Director: Alain Gauthier
  • Sets: Olivier Landreville
  • Costumes: Joyce Gauthier
  • Lighting: Claude Accolas
  • Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
  • Chœur de l’Opéra de Montréal
  • In Italian with English and French surtitles

Video and audio clips

Behind the scene… making of the Opera visual campaign Behind the scene… making of the Opera visual campaign (in French only)

Pagliacci / Schicchi rehearsals (in French only)Pagliacci / Schicchi rehearsals (in French only)

Pagliacci / Schicchi Rehearsals (September 17th, 2009) (in French only)Pagliacci / Schicchi Rehearsals (in French only)

Reviews

Montreal, September 28, 2009 — The reviews are unanimous: the double bill that kicks off the Opéra de Montréal’s 30th season and features a cast made up largely of singers from Quebec is a triumph!

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PreOpera

75 minutes before the show... an introduction to the work by musicologist Pierre Vachon (Ph.D.), at the Piano Nobile, salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. Everything you need to know to enjoy the show, at 6:45 pm for evening performances; 12:45 pm for matinée performance.

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MetrOpera

When opera goes underground. Before each production, subway stations are taken by singers of the Atelier lyrique who offer users the best in opera during 30 minutes. A STM-OdM collaboration.

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