Evening Program - The Mixtape

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Opera's most wonderful arias, by our stars of today and tomorrow.

CONCERT DURATION : 90 minutes

SPECIAL GUESTS CATHERINE DANIEL , mezzo-soprano ERIC L APORTE , tenor

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE AT THE ATELIER LYRIQUE MARC-ANTOINE BRÛLÉ , tenor VANESSA CROOME , soprano MISHAEL EUSEBIO, tenor SAR AH DUFRESNE , soprano SYDNEY FRODSHAM , mezzo-soprano KIRSTEN LEBL ANC, soprano MAT THEW LI , bass MARTINA MYSKOHLID, mezzo-soprano GEOFFREY SCHELLENBERG , baritone LUCIE ST-MARTIN , soprano ALAIN GAUTHIER, dramatic advisor CHRISTOPHER GAUDREAULT, rehearsal pianist REBECCA KLASSEN-WIEBE, head vocal coach ESTHER GONTHIER, head vocal coach – musical preparation HOLLY KROEKER, pianist – musical preparation JACQUES LACOMBE, conductor ORCHESTRE MÉTROPOLITAIN A PRODUCTION OF: Opéra de Montréal November 21, 2021 at 2 p.m.

SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, PLACE DES ARTS

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The Opéra de Montréal sincerely thanks the Ministère de la culture et des communications du Québec, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, the Conseil des arts de Montréal and the City of Montreal.

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THE MUSICIANS

FIRST VIOLINS Marcelle Mallette, Concertmaster Johanne Morin, Associate concertmaster Alain Giguère, Assistant concertmaster Monica Duschênes Carolyn Klause Florence Mallette Linda Poirier Ryan Truby SECOND VIOLINS Nancy Ricard, Principal Lyne Allard, Associate Principal Dominic Gilbault, Assistant Principal Lucie Ménard Lizann Gervais Sylvie Harvey Claudio Ricignuolo Céline Arcand VIOLAS Elvira Misbakhova, Principal Pierre Tourville, Associate Principal Brian Bacon Gérald Daigle Julie Dupras Suzanne Careau Jean René CELLOS Christophe Best, Principal Caroline Milot, Associate Principal Thérèse Ryan, Assistant Principal Louise Trudel Vincent Bergeron

CLARINETS Simon Aldrich, Principal François Martel BASSOONS Michel Bettez, Principal Lise Millet FRENCH HORNS Louis-Philippe Marsolais, Principal Simon Bourget Pierre Savoie Jean Paquin TRUMPETS Stéphane Beaulac, Principal Lise Bouchard TROMBONES Patrice Richer, Principal Angelo Munoz Trevor Dix, Principal TUBA Alain Cazes, Principal TIMPANI Alexander Haupt, Principal PERCUSSIONS Alexandre Lavoie, Principal Vincent Séguin HARP Robin Best, Principal

DOUBLE BASSES Marc Denis, Principal Gilbert Fleury, Associate Principal Réal Montminy Catherine Lefebvre FLUTES Jocelyne Roy, Principal Caroline Séguin, Principal Piccolo OBOES Marjorie Tremblay, Principal Mélanie Harel, Principal 4

The OM's musicians are dressed in custom clothing designed by Maison Marie Saint Pierre.

A WORD FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTOR

Why such a big deal about young people at the Opera?

Romeo and Juliette, Carmen, and the heros of La Bohème and the Magic Flute - all young people.

Would it surprise you to know that each season about half of our casts are singers under 35?

Opera is all about young people. So let’s give them a break, shall we?

PATRICK CORRIGAN

Everyone constantly tells us: “Oh! You have to get the young people!”, and of course we do. But don't presume that young people don’t appreciate opera. Because they do. They love opera and we have the numbers to prove it.

We offer 50% off subscription to audiences between 18 to 34. We offer a cocktail before the opera for young adults every Tuesday performance. We welcome thousands of students to dress rehearsals each season and we have school programs at every level – University, College, High School and Elementary. All these programs and events are filled with young people who appreciate opera and participate regularly.

The attendance tonight is over 40% young people. In fact, if you ask me, the audience is 100% young people, because honestly, though we are delighted to welcome a younger audience, everyone here is youthful and important to us. I’m 57, but I used to be 19! (see photo below) As I always tell our team: Everyone who comes through our doors is Frank Sinatra! A somebody, baby!

That said, the greatest privilege we know is when someone starts their life-long journey in opera with us. Yes, we love being your first time.

So, if there is anything more we can possibly do to help bring younger people to the opera, call us and let us know. Instagram us. Facebook us. Whatever you kids do, nowadays. If you want to organize a group of friends, if you are a teacher or a parent, or anyone who would like to be part of introducing opera to young people – please contact us so we can find the best way to make that happen.

Please contact us: 514.985.2258 / +1 877.385.2222 info@operademontreal.com facebook.com/operademontreal instagram.com/operademontreal

19 years old

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Fière partenaire de l’Opéra de Montréal où les talents s'accordent avec passion.

A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE ATELIER LYRIQUE

The Atelier lyrique Directorship is generously sponsored by Vanda Treiser.

CHANTAL LAMBERT

Today’s concert is a big moment in the lives of the Atelier lyrique’s young artists.

Singing with an orchestra in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier—whose stage we are treading for the first time since March 2020, and before so many people—is absolutely wonderful!

We wanted to take advantage of an “orchestra clinic” with the Orchestre Métropolitain—a long-time ally of the Opéra de Montréal—to share some of the repertoire’s most beautiful music with you. At the Atelier, our troupe comes together to explore rich and varied works. We hope that this compilation will be a treat for you. The singers you will see on stage today come from across Canada.

They are completing a residency at our company, preparing to soon take flight on their own. Your attendance is a reward, and we hope that you will get as much pleasure from hearing them as they get from sharing their music with you.

We also acknowledge the presence of two singers and a stage director who enjoy busy careers on the opera scene and who were members of our program a few years ago. Catherine Daniel, Eric Laporte, and Alain Gauthier are proud ambassadors of our art form, and we are delighted to share the stage with them.

We thank all the musicians of the OM and conductor Jacques Lacombe for their invaluable collaboration. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Place des Arts for being so warmly welcoming throughout the pandemic, which has allowed us to continue to grow.

Enjoy your afternoon at the opera!

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MUSICAL PROGRAM

GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813-1901) La forza del destino: Overture GIOACHINO ROSSINI (1792-1868)

L’Italiana in Algeri: "Oh, che muso, che figura!"

Sydney Frodsham (Isabella), Matthew Li (Mustafa) GIOACHINO ROSSINI (1792-1868)

Il barbiere di Siviglia: “Ah quel colpo… Zitti, zitti, piano, piano”

Mishael Eusebio (Almaviva), Geoffrey Schellenberg (Figaro), Martina Myskohlid (Rosina) WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)

Così Fan Tutte: "Soave sia il vento"

Kirsten LeBlanc (Fiordiligi), Sydney Frodsham (Dorabella), Matthew Li (Don Alfonso) GAETANO DONIZETTI (1797-1848)

La fille du régiment: "Tous les trois réunis »

Vanessa Croome (Marie), Mishael Eusebio (Tonio), Geoffrey Schellenberg (Sulpice) GAETANO DONIZETTI (1797-1848)

L’Elisir d’amore: "Voglio dire…Obbligato, obbligato" Marc-Antoine Brûlé (Nemorino), Matthew Li (Dulcamara) PIETRO MASCAGNI (1863-1945)

Cavalleria Rusticana: "Voi lo sapete, O mamma" Catherine Daniel (Santuzza)

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MUSICAL PROGRAM

GAETANO DONIZETTI (1797-1848)

Lucia di Lammermoor: "Chi mi frena in tal momento"

Mishael Eusebio (Edgardo), Geoffrey Schellenberg (Enrico), Sarah Dufresne (Lucia), Martina Myskohlid (Alisa), Marc-Antoine Brûlé (Arturo), Matthew Li (Raimondo) JULES MASSENET (1842-1912)

Cendrillon: "À deux genoux – je viens vers vous"

Lucie St-Martin (Cendrillon), Marc-Antoine Brûlé (Prince) GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875)

Carmen: "Mêlons, coupons… En vain pour éviter" (Trio des cartes)

Vanessa Croome (Frasquita), Martina Myskohlid (Mercédes), Sydney Frodsham (Carmen) JOHANNES STRAUSS JR. (1825-1899)

Die Fledermaus: "Mein Herr Marquis" Vanessa Croome (Adele)

Die Fledermaus: "Klänge der Heimat" (Czárdás)

Kirsten LeBlanc (Rosalinda)

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) Lohengrin: "In fernem Land" Eric Laporte (Lohengrin) CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (1813-1883)

Samson et Dalila: "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" Catherine Daniel (Dalila), Eric Laporte (Samson)

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THE CONDUCTOR

JACQUES LACOMBE Described as a “gifted and ambitious” conductor by The New York Times, Jacques Lacombe is the Music and Artistic Director of the Orchestre Symphonique de Mulhouse; he was previously Principal Conductor of the Bonn Opera in Germany (2016-2018), Music Director of the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières (2006-2018), and Music Director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (2010-2016). His artistic integrity and rapport with musicians and orchestras have propelled him to international stature. In recent seasons, he has worked with such renowned soloists as Emanuel Ax, Joshua Bell, Yo-Yo Ma, Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Roberto Alagna, and José Cura. Recent career highlights include productions of Tosca and La bohème at the Royal Opera House-Covent Garden, the world premiere of Marius et Fanny at the Opéra de Marseille (with Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu), and productions of Un ballo in maschera, Ariadne auf Naxos, Der fliegende Holländer, and Eugene Onegin at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Jacques Lacombe’s remarkable work leading the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières was recognized with a Juno Award from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, for Best Classical Album of the Year for his recent recording of Lettres de Madame Roy à sa fille Gabrielle. Made a Chevalier de l'ordre national du Québec and a Member of the Order of Canada, he also directs and teaches conducting at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal. Last OdM appearance: Le barbier de Séville (2008)

30 years old - Photo taken in Salle D of Place des Arts

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THE ARTISTS

MEZZO-SOPRANO

CATHERINE DANIEL Catherine Daniel, a member of the Atelier lyrique in 2010, recently appeared with the Edmonton and Winnipeg symphony orchestras, sang Erda in Das Rheingold and Emelda Griffith in Champion at the Opéra de Montréal, and portrayed Santuzza in the Knoxville Opera’s production of Cavalleria rusticana. She also sang the role of Klytemnestra in a production of Elektra at the Edmonton Opera (2017) about which Mark Morris of the Edmonton Journal wrote: “She pulled it off triumphantly, rather imperious in her stage presence, with a chilling range of vocal expression, colour, and often menace.”

Appearing beyond Canadian borders, her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in Maria Stuarda at the Knoxville Opera (2017) was a high point of her career. She will soon be heard in recital in Montreal and in Edmonton before making her company debut at Opera Tampa as Carmen. Last OdM appearance: Champion (2019)

CANADA

24 years old

TENOR

ERIC LAPORTE

CANADA

Eric Laporte has enjoyed great success for his portrayals of Ulysse in Fauré’s Pénélope at Opera Frankfurt (2019), Des Grieux in Manon Lescaut at the Staatstheater Mainz (2019), and Erik in The Flying Dutchman at the Festival d’Opéra de Québec (2013, 2017, and 2019).

He recently recorded with the Munich Radio Orchestra. He has also sung alongside such renowned artists as Renée Fleming and Thomas Hampson. A guest of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bruckner Orchester in Linz, he studied voice with Marie Daveluy in Montreal. He made his on-stage debut with the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal (2000) before going on to make his European debut in Salzburg. He will soon be heard as Jim Mahoney in Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny at the Komische Oper Berlin and as Lancelot in Le roi Arthus at the Tyrolean Festival Erl, before travelling to Frankfurt for Der Prinz von Homburg by Hans Werner Henze. Last OdM appearance: L’incoronazione di Poppea (2000) 27 years old – In 1998, when he was at the Atelier lyrique. Photo taken during the JM Canada tour, in which he played Nemorino in L’elisir d'amore (directed by Bernard Uzan and conducted by Claude Webster).

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THE ARTISTS

TENOR

MARC-ANTOINE BRÛLÉ

CANADA

A tenor from Victoriaville, Quebec, Marc-Antoine Brûlé explored various channels of expression during his studies. His versatility has brought him to constantly renew his repertoire and to hone his interest in performing new music. He has recently performed works by Canadian composers including Éric Champagne, Benjamin Sajo and Mathilde Côté. Other opera roles include Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus, Strauss), Prince Charming (Cendrillon, Massenet) and Pluto (Orphée aux enfers, Offenbach). Interpersonal relationships are the core of Marc-Antoine’s artistic practice; consequently, he seeks to build lasting connections with collaborators. He has sung at the Opéra de Montréal, the Opéra de Québec, as well as at the Rendezvous musical de Laterrière, among others. He received the Stingray Rising Star Award, is the recipient of grants from the JM Canada and Desjardins foundations, and was a candidate for a Governor General of Canada medal. Marc-Antoine Brûlé is generously sponsored by Claude Leblanc. OdM debut

SOPRANO

VANESSA CROOME

CANADA

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Canadian soprano Vanessa Croome has recently performed Barbarina (Le nozze di Figaro), Miss Wordsworth (Albert Herring), Morgana (Alcina), and Cunégonde (Candide). Vanessa is passionate about the use of the human voice as a vessel for stories that are not often shared. She lent her voice to various new works, most notably L’hiver attend beaucoup de moi at l’Opéra de Montréal and as a cover for the world premiere of An American Soldier at the Opera Theater of Saint Louis. She prides herself in being part of community-based teams designing works specifically for their local audiences, such as l’Orchestre de l’Agora and Musique 3 Femmes. She was a finalist in the Canadian Opera Company Centre Stage Competition, the Opéra de Montréal Atelier lyrique (winner of the 2018 Stringray Rising Star Award), and the Elizabeth Wirth Vocal Prize at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University.

She made her professional debut as a Gerdine Young Artist with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in 2018. Vanessa Croome is generously sponsored by Joan Vogelesang and Fred Heese. Last OdM appearance: L’hiver attend beaucoup de moi (2020)

THE ARTISTS

TENOR

MISHAEL EUSEBIO

CANADIAN-PHILIPPINO

Toronto-born tenor Mishael Eusebio is often described as a charismatic performer who brings positivity and energy into every project. He recently received his master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Mishael recently played the Navigator and Manoj in A Space of Sky with the Houston Grand Opera co. workshop, Brighella in Ariadne auf Naxos with the CCM Opera, and Nemorino as part of CCM’s Fall Scenes Gala. He has found great fulfillment in commissioning and collaborating on the creation of On the evenings of November and Songs of our Mothers. While completing his bachelor’s degree at The Juilliard School, Eusebio led an outreach performance ensemble connecting with hospitals and community centres across New York city. Mishael is the recipient of the 2019 John C. Erskine Prize, the Encouragement Award at the 2020 Metropolitan Opera District Auditions and was a finalist at the 2020 National Opera Association Competition.

Mishael Eusebio is generously sponsored by Dr. François Loubert.

Last OdM appearance: Le Flambeau de la nuit (2021)

SOPRANO

SARAH DUFRESNE

CANADA

Sarah Dufresne is a Canadian soprano known for her clarity of tone, rapid coloratura, and diverse repertoire. Her technique and ease on stage have led her to perform with leading operatic companies and symphony orchestras. Sarah also completed a residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, an internship at the Lachine International Vocal Academy, the Stratford Summer Music Program, and the Scuola Giovanni Grasso. Sarah recently participated in the Talent 2019 Gala at the Opéra de Montréal where she was awarded the Stingray Music Rising Star top prize. In 2019, Sarah was an award winner at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and earned the prestigious Jacqueline Desmarais Grant for Young Canadian Opera Singers. Sarah Dufresne is generously sponsored

by Elizabeth Wirth and Lucien Fauteux. Last OdM appearance: Riders to the Sea (2021)

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THE ARTISTS

MEZZO-SOPRANO

SYDNEY FRODSHAM

CANADIAN-AMERICAN

Canadian-American mezzo-soprano Sydney Frodsham explores her roles through the lens of raw emotions and poetic sensitivity.

Recent performances include Dritte Dame in Die Zauberflöte, Irene in Theodora, Bradamante in Alcina, and Knabenalt in Malher’s cantata Das klagende Lied. She has been a part of the creation of multiple new works, from opera to song cycles, such as La razon del viaje and Tibet Fantasia, He Shall Prepare a Way, and Le Flambeau de la nuit.

This young mezzo-soprano has also been privileged to perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Voices of Change, Brigham Young University Opera, OperaWorks LA, and Meadows Opera Theater. This summer, she will participate as a member of the Apprentice Singer Program with The Santa Fe Opera. Sydney Frodsham is generously sponsored by Colleen and Mirko Wicha. Last OdM appearance: Riders to the Sea & Le Flambeau de la nuit (2021)

SOPRANO

KIRSTEN LEBLANC

CANADA

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Canadian soprano Kirsten Leblanc is recognized for her ample voice and lively stage presence. Driven by a keen curiosity and possessing a rigorous technique, she seeks to create a heartfelt connection with audiences through her performances. She draws extensively on her flourishing imagination in performances of Mozart’s iconic female roles, Strauss’ heroines, and Puccini’s enamoured ladies. She performed in the roles of the Contessa (Le nozze di Figaro), Elettra (Idomeneo), Mimi (La bohème), among others, and notably Fiordiligi (Cosi fan tutte), a performance which received warm critical acclaim. Gifted with a rich musical background, Kirsten’s work is distinguished by sophisticated craftsmanship that has enabled her to embark on a rapidly developing career. She has worked with the Opéra de Montréal, Orchestre Métropolitain, and Orchestre de l’Agora, and has pursued advanced studies with the Highlands Opera Studio, the ICAV-CVAI and at the Halifax Summer Opera Festival.

She is a graduate of both McGill University and the Université de Montréal, where she was the recipient of both the Abbé CharlesÉmile Gadbois and George-Cedric Ferguson scholarships. Kirsten LeBlanc is generously sponsored by John Farrell and François Leclair.

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THE ARTISTS

BASS

MATTHEW LI

CANADA

Hailing from Ottawa, bass Matthew Li is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Voice Performance at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. He is known as a sensitive and sincere performer who is thoughtful and engaging, both on the opera stage and in recital. He is particularly fond of art song, and as an alumnus of the Toronto Summer Music Festival, he had the opportunity to study the great German lieder and English art song repertoires. An ardent choral singer, Li has also appeared as a soloist and chorister with some of the finest ensembles in Canada. Concert highlights include the role of Jesus in Schütz’s Johannes-Passion and the bass solos in Mozart’s Requiem and Coronation Mass, Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Charpentier’s Messe des morts and Missa Assumpta est Maria, Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, and Fauré’s Requiem. Matthew Li is generously sponsored by the Andrea Alacchi Family. Last OdM appearance: Le Flambeau de la nuit (2021) MEZZO-SOPRANO

MARTINA MYSKOHLID

CANADO-AMÉRICAINE

Martina Myskohlid is a Canadian coloratura mezzo-soprano. Recent credits include the role of Paula in Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas with Yale Opera, Despina in Mozart’s Così fan Tutte with Toronto Lyric Opera Centre, Elmire in Mechem’s Tartuffe with Opera NUOVA, and scene performances as part of the Yale Opera Scenes performances, which include the title role in Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Cherubino in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, and Béatrice in Berlioz’s Béatrice et Bénédict. Martina is equally dedicated to performing at the highest level outside of opera. She was recently featured as the alto soloist in Mozart’s Requiem with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra in Waterbury, Connecticut and premiered the work Sanctus per soprano, controtenore, flauto e clarinetto, by FrenchCanadian composer Francis Patrick Ubertelli in Toronto. In the 2021 season, Martina was awarded the Encouragement Award of the Metropolitan Opera National Competition and performed in the Yale Opera Duets and Yale Scenes Showcase. Upon graduating from Yale, she was awarded the David L. Kasdon Memorial Prize, given to an outstanding singer at the School of Music. Martina Myskohlid is generously sponsored by Pascal Lépine. OdM debut

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THE ARTISTS

BARITONE

GEOFFREY SCHELLENBERG

CANADIAN-AMERICAN

Canadian-American baritone Geoffrey Schellenberg is praised for his “clarion tone” (Ludwig van Toronto) and “impressive vocal colour” (Opera Canada). Recent credits include Figaro (Il barbiere di Siviglia), Marcello (La bohème), Papageno (Die Zauberflöte), and Belcore (L’elisir d’amore). He has become a frequent performer around Vancouver, recently appearing in productions at the Vancouver Opera, Pacific Opera Victoria, Opera Kelowna, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and Burnaby Lyric Opera. Geoffrey was a winner of the 2020, 2019, and 2015 Western Canada District in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the Platinum Prize winner in the first annual Vancouver International Music Competition, and a prize winner in the 2016 Canadian Opera Company Centre Stage Competition.

Geoffrey Schellenberg is generously sponsored by Emmelle and Alvin Segal. Last OdM appearance: Riders to the Sea (2021)

SOPRANO

LUCIE ST-MARTIN

CANADA

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Soprano Lucie St-Martin possesses a distinctive stage presence that captivates audiences. A graduate of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and École de musique Vincent d’Indy, this singer and actor has made it her mission to invest her performances with both musical and dramatic precision. She stands out for the realism and depth she brings to her interpretations, notably in the roles of Giannetta (L'elisir d'amore, La fille du tambour-major, Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Adele (Die Fledermaus), Pamina (Die Zauberflöte), Pauline (La vie parisienne), as well as Meg Giry and Christine Daaé (The Phantom of the Opera). Lucie has taken part in several international workshops, including InCanto Tignano, the Lachine International Vocal Academy and Opera NUOVA. She is a grant recipient of the Jacqueline Desmarais, McAbbie and Desjardins foundations, Jeunesses Musicales Canada, and the Opéra Bouffe du Québec. Lucie St-Martin is generously sponsored by Sue Wehner.

Last OdM appearance: Le Flambeau de la nuit (2021)

THE ARTISTS

DRAMATIC ADVISOR

ALAIN GAUTHIER

CANADA

24 years old – Photo taken by Louise Lehoux during his studies in theatre at the Université du Québec à Montréal.

Regarded by critics as a “sure bet” in today’s opera milieu, Alain Gauthier continues to make his mark in North American opera houses. He has applied his staging expertise to a number of works at the Opéra de Montréal, including Suor Angelica, Il tabarro, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Pagliacci/Gianni Schicchi (Opus Award for Best Production of the Year), La bohème, L’étoile (also at the Cincinnati Opera, Austin Lyric Opera, and New York City Opera), Faust, and Dead Man Walking (Opus Award for Musical Event of the Year). His recent credits include La fille du régiment at Carolina Opera and La Traviata at the Vancouver Opera. His recent projects, Written on Skin at the Opéra de Montréal and La vie parisienne at the Atelier d'opéra de l'Université de Montréal were both crowned with success. This fall, he directs a new production of L'elisir d'amore at the Opéra de Québec and he will return in January 2022 to the Opéra de Montréal, where we will discover his new production of La Traviata, co-produced by five Canadian opera companies. Last OdM appearance: Written on skin (2020)

REHEARSAL PIANIST

CHRISTOPHER GAUDREAULT

CANADA

In all aspects of his musical practice, Canadian conductor and collaborative pianist Christopher Gaudreault seeks to foster an environment in which the qualities of individual voices can be heard.

During his time studying collaborative piano and choral conducting at McGill University, Gaudreault built a strong reputation that established him in the Canadian musical environment, leading to his first professional contracts as a collaborative pianist. Gaudreault’s master’s degree in Orchestral conducting at the University of Michigan (U-M) led him to further develop a work ethic enabling him to access high-level international institutions. In addition to being a major scholarship recipient for his master’s degree at U-M, Gaudreault has been awarded the Constance Willey Prize, the PaulMarcel Gélinas et Verna-Marie Parr Gélinas Piano Award, as well as the Ellen Ballon Piano Scholarship. Christopher Gaudreault is generously sponsored by Normand Cardella. Last OdM appearance: Le Flambeau de la nuit (2021)

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THE ARTISTS

REHEARSAL PIANIST

REBECCA KLASSEN-WIEBE

CANADA

Originally from the prairie city of Winnipeg and currently based in Montreal, Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe is a dynamic and sensitive collaborative pianist dedicated to the collective storytelling of opera.

Her attention to detail and ability to learn and adapt quickly make Rebecca an invaluable asset in the rehearsal room. These crucial qualities have enabled her to tackle complicated and rhythmically complex operas such as Britten’s The Turn of the Screw and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Rebecca has also served as répétitrice for Weill’s Street Scene; Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte; and Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado. Rebecca is the recipient of a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). While studying toward her Bachelor of Music degree at the CMU, she won the 2014 Verna Mae Janzen Competition and upon graduation received the prestigious President’s Medal. Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe is generously sponsored

by Carolyn Vogelesang and Robert Dancik. Last OdM appearance: Riders to the Sea (2021)

HEAD VOCAL COACH - MUSICAL PREPARATION

ESTHER GONTHIER

CANADA

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Esther Gonthier is recognized as one of the most versatile and sought-after pianists in Canada. She enjoys a very busy career as a rehearsal pianist, vocal coach, and concert artist. Having worked on over 120 operas, she has a vast knowledge of the repertoire and holds a highly enviable position in the world of vocal arts. She regularly works as a rehearsal pianist with the Opéra de Montréal, the Canadian Opera Company, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, the Opéra de Québec, the Festival de Lanaudière, and the Orchestre Métropolitain, among others. She has assisted such noted conductors as Jean-Claude Casadesus, Rafaël Frübeck de Burgos, Eliahu Inbal, Michel Plasson, Charles Dutoit, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Jacques Lacombe, and Kent Nagano. On the concert stage, she has accompanied such high-calibre soloists as Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Susan Platts, Nathalie Paulin, and Lyne Fortin, not to mention her work as a rehearsal pianist with such prestigious names as José Van Dam, Kiri Te Kanawa, Frederica Von Stade, and Nancy Argenta.

Many young singers from the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal, the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, and the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Music benefit from her vast experience as a vocal coach. Lastly, as a concert pianist, she has frequently been invited to perform with the Orchestre des Grands Ballets Canadiens. Last OdM appearance: La voix humaine (2020)

THE ARTISTS

PIANIST - MUSICAL PREPARATION

HOLLY KROEKER

CANADA

Holly Kroeker is an operatic vocal coach, collaborative pianist, and sought-after répétiteur. Her honest joy for performing, especially within the operatic canon, has driven her to take on challenging projects with bravery and composure, such as workshopping Prestini/ Vavrek’s Silent Light and Tanguay-Labrosse/Kemeid’s Le Flambeau de la nuit. She was the assistant rehearsal pianist for Eugene Onegin and Lucia di Lammermoor and Twenty Seven at the Opéra de Montréal. In 2018–2019, she was the pianist in the chamber orchestra for Britten’s The Turn of the Screw and played continuo for a production of Rossini’s La scala di seta. She participated as an intern pianist/ coach in the Opera in the 21st Century Program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Program at Vancouver Opera. Last OdM appearance: Riders to the Sea & Le Flambeau de la nuit (2021)

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Season debut concert, 2021 © Brent Calis

We celebrate the exceptional contribution of the Vanda Treiser Initiatives to our artists in residence program, the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal! Thanks to this generous contribution, the opera stars of tomorrow can hone their skills in an optimal artistic environment.

The orchestral workshop gives artists a chance to rehearse in a professional setting and to adjust to the power of an orchestra and to the direction of a conductor.

Orchestre de l'Agora, Bel Canto Cabaret 2020 © Brenden Friesen

Orchestre de l’Agora rehearsal, Bel Canto Cabaret 2020 © Brenden Friesen

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BEHIND THE SCENE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AT THE ATELIER LYRIQUE Martina: Hello Montreal Opéra lovers! Martina and Mish here for our first episode of the Moments with Mishina podcast! I’m Martina, a mezzo-soprano in my first year with the Atelier, and I’m here with my friend and fellow first year, Mishael!

Mishael: Hello everyone! I’m a tenor!

Martina: (jokingly) How do you know if a tenor is a tenor? They’ll tell you. If you’re reading this, you’re likely sitting down in Wilfrid Pelletier on November 21, anxiously waiting for this evening’s show to begin. You may be thinking to yourself, “I wonder what it’s like to prepare for a concert like this...”

Mishael: Well, for example you and I are in the Rossini Trio “Ah, qual colpo” where the Count reveals his true identity to Rosina while Figaro keeps guard. What you’ll see on stage is us having a blast, but let me tell you it takes a huge amount of work to get there!

Martina: Absolutely, Mish. Hundreds of hours learning the notes, the Italian, the bel canto style, and the staging have led us to this very evening.

Mishael: So Martina, I’m curious - how do you start? When you first think of putting a character up on its feet, what comes to mind?

Martina: Before I even learn the notes? Well, I do my research on the opera as a whole. I find out who Rosina is, what her relationship to each character is, and how I may or may not relate to her in order to figure out what dramatic direction and character research I’ll need to engage in. Rosina is an eye-catching, cheeky, “rebel on her own.”

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Mishael: (jokingly) So your research on her must not have taken so long! Which leads me to think - you know, we’ll often go through hours and hours of tedious preparation just to sing a single measure and it can really bog you down! The trick, and I’m sure you can relate, is to not take yourself so seriously! Even the most dramatic moments have to feel like there’s bound to be a wink at the end. That way we stay fresh, we stay curious and we feel like we have no idea what’s going to happen even though we’ve just about rehearsed the scene for the hundredth time!

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Martina: You bet, *winks.* This evening, you’ll not only catch me singing Rosina, but also Mercédès in the Carmen trio, and Alisa in the Donizetti sextet. This concert is a super special one for me because it will be my first performance with an orchestra in ten months.

Singing with an orchestra is like the moment you walk into your own surprise party. All your friends are there, cheering for you, supporting you, and celebrating you.

The feeling is weightless and truly magical.

Mishael: Yes. You’re getting me into a sentimental mood - all the feels, haha. I’m also super grateful because I got to sing with an orchestra for the first opera of the season, Le flambeau de la nuit!

Martina: Yes, that was such a great evening. You know, Mish, I’m just thinking about a recent success of ours, getting to the semi-finals of the OSM Competition!

Mishael: Huge congrats on getting into finals by the way! Go l’Atelier!!

Martina: Thanks! Hey btw- aren’t you getting on a train literally this evening, immediately following the concert, to participate in a workshop in Toronto?! Tell us more!

Mishael: I would if I could *wink* but my contract says I can’t just yet haha. In the meantime mum and dad if you are reading this, text me where to meet after the show!

Martina: OMG - your parents are in the audience?!

So are mine!! We’re so lucky to have such supportive families. Speaking of supportive families, even though Mish and I have only been an official part of the Atelier lyrique for two and a half months, we are awed by the marvelous support, welcomeness, and encouragement from everyone on the team.

Mishael: Like, it feels so tight-knit here to the point where Patrick Corrigan will just sit and have lunch with us in the office. Because of that, I really feel like putting on this concert was so easy because you know everyone has your back.

Martina: Absolutely! We are so lucky to be a part of this ensemble and we can’t wait for the audience to join in the warmth, excitement, and pure talent that is l’Atelier lyrique!

Mishael: Let’s get this party started!

Martina Myskohlid and Mishael Eusebio

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