Show Program - Don Giovanni

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SEPTEMBER 27 & 30, OCTOBER 2 & 5, 2025

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Opera in 2 acts Premiere: October 29, 1787, in Prague Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Librettist: Lorenzo Da Ponte Language: Italian, with French and English surtitles Duration: 3 hours including one 25-minute intermission

DON GIOVANNI LEPORELLO DONNA ANNA DON OTTAVIO DONNA ELVIRA ZERLINA MASETTO II COMMENDATORE

JOHN BRANCY RUBEN DROLE KIRSTEN LEBLANC ANTHONY GREGORY ANDREA NÚÑEZ SOPHIE NAUBERT MATTHEW LI WILLIAM MEINERT

CONDUCTOR STAGE DIRECTOR SET DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER CHOREOGRAPHER CHORUS MASTER REHEARSAL PIANIST CHORUS REHEARSAL PIANIST

KENSHO WATANABE STEPHEN LAWLESS OPÉRA DE MONTRÉAL OPÉRA DE MONTRÉAL THOMAS HASE NOËLLE-ÉMILIE DESBIENS CLAUDE WEBSTER ESTHER GONTHIER PIERRE MCLEAN

Chœur de l’Opéra de Montréal

September 27, 30 and October 2 at 7:30 pm, October 5, at 2 pm SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, PLACE DES ARTS Public Partners

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

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A WORD FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTOR As my retirement approaches, I join you in the audience tonight with the knowledge that this splendid production of Don Giovanni marks the end of a deeply rewarding career in opera and ten seasons at the helm of OdM. It has been the greatest privilege of my professional career.

My retirement has been carefully planned in collaboration with the Board of Directors, whom I must thank for their unwavering support throughout my tenure. I also thank our exceptional team for their leadership, dedication, and for our many attainments that have brought the opera to new heights artistically and institutionally.

I am deeply grateful to the communities that make up this wonderful company, including our audiences, artists, and supporters, who embraced our mission and helped it thrive.

Your support made everything possible and has been a beacon of encouragement to all of us every step of the way.

Finally, I wish to congratulate Opéra de Montréal and its Board of Directors for naming our Chief Philanthropy Officer, Jean-Pierre Primiani, as the next General Director starting November 1, 2025. Having worked closely with him for most of my tenure, I know the company is in the very best of hands.

I leave my post knowing that the great potential of Opéra de Montréal remains unlimited.

My partner Marc Poliquin and I look forward to being part of that wonderful adventure as audience members and supporters ourselves.

So, my sign-off remains, with love and gratitude to everyone: See you at the Opera!

PATRICK CORRIGAN

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Complice de l’Opéra de Montréal

A WORD FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ZHAO-IONESCU FAMILY Timeless Don Giovanni premiered in Prague in 1787 and is no less fascinating, troubling, and seductive today than it was then.

Mozart and his librettist, Da Ponte, left us the story of a man driven by an unquenchable thirst for conquest.

Comic, sensual, and tragic all at once, Don Giovanni contains a musical universe where showy arias and heart-rending scenes can exist side by side.

But who is Don Giovanni, and why does he disgust and fascinate us?

In his character, we are confronted with our own contradictions. Manipulative, egotistical, and destructive, he shows us how a man enslaved by his urges can bring about his own downfall. Does the Don represent freedom without morals? Or does he simply reflect a society that turns a blind eye to abuse, as long as it is masked by power and charm?

You be the judge in this production from renowned director and Mozart specialist Stephen Lawless.

Enjoy the show!

MICHEL BEAULAC

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SYNOPSIS ACT I

Leporello, Don Giovanni’s long-suffering servant, keeps watch outside the Commendatore’s house, complaining about his thankless job. Suddenly, Donna Anna appears, chasing Don Giovanni, who has just tried to assault her. When her father, the Commendatore, rushes to defend her, Giovanni kills him in a duel and escapes. Donna Anna returns with her fiancé, Don Ottavio, and together they vow revenge—still unaware that Giovanni is the killer.

Later, Don Giovanni tries to seduce a mysterious woman, Donna Elvira, only to realize she is a former lover of his. He runs off, leaving Leporello to show her the catalogue listing the 2,065 women his master has seduced. Donna Elvira vows revenge.

Meanwhile, Don Giovanni disrupts the engagement celebration of two peasants, Zerlina and Masetto. He tries to seduce Zerlina, but Donna Elvira arrives just in time to stop him. Shortly after, Donna Anna and Don Ottavio ask Don Giovanni for help to avenge the Commendatore, still unaware that the latter is guilty of the murder. Donna Elvira tries again to expose him. Donna Anna recognizes his voice and realizes he was her attacker. Don Ottavio swears to bring him to justice.

Still driven by his desire, Don Giovanni throws a party, hoping to add another name to his list of conquests. Zerlina approaches Masetto, seeking reconciliation, but Don Giovanni interrupts once again in his attempt to seduce Zerlina. At the party, Donna Elvira, Donna Anna, and Don Ottavio arrive masked to expose the truth. Don Giovanni makes yet another aggressive advance; the masked trio intervenes.

Exposed and cornered, he refuses to repent and arrogantly exits the scene.

Intermission (25 min)

ACT II

Outside Donna Elvira’s house, Don Giovanni and Leporello argue—Leporello wants to leave, tired of being dragged into his master’s schemes. Money convinces him to stay. Then, Don Giovanni switches clothes with Leporello so he can flirt with Elvira’s maid. He tricks her by pretending to be in love, luring her out, while Leporello, disguised as his master, leads her away.

Don Giovanni sings a serenade to the maid, but Masetto arrives with some villagers. Disguised as Leporello, Don Giovanni deceives them and ends up beating Masetto. Zerlina comforts him.

Meanwhile, Leporello, still disguised, is mistaken for Don Giovanni by Donna Elvira, Masetto, Zerlina, Donna Anna, and Don Ottavio. Donna Elvira tries to defend him.

Leporello finally reveals his identity and escapes. Don Ottavio again vows revenge.

In a cemetery, Don Giovanni engages in banter and mocks the statue of the Commendatore. He forces Leporello to invite the statue to dinner—and to their shock, the statue accepts the invitation.

Later, Don Ottavio again asks Donna Anna to marry him, but she delays the wedding, saying she still needs time.

That evening, as Don Giovanni dines, Donna Elvira makes one final attempt to save him. He mocks her. Soon after, the statue arrives and invites Don Giovanni to repent. He refuses—and is dragged to hell.

His victims are finally freed.

In the aftermath, the others reflect on Don Giovanni’s downfall: this is the fate of those who live without conscience or repentance.

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THE COMPOSER

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756–1791)

Mozart is one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. Born in Salzburg, he showed exceptional talent from an early age. He began composing at the age of five and performed throughout Europe alongside his sister Nannerl, under the direction of their father Leopold.

Settling in Vienna as an adult, Mozart composed a rich and varied body of work that had a profound influence on the classical style.

He excelled in all musical genres: chamber music, symphonies, concertos, and religious works – but it was in opera that he achieved a unique depth. His operatic masterpieces such as Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte and The Magic Flute combine dramatic mastery, psychological finesse and musical genius.

Despite his immense talent, Mozart’s life was plagued by financial instability. He died prematurely at the age of 35, leaving his moving Requiem unfinished.

Mozart remains a central figure in the classical repertoire. Centuries later, the timeless beauty, humanity, and emotion of his work continue to fascinate us.

THE LIBRETTIST

LORENZO DA PONTE

Lorenzo Da Ponte was an Italian librettist famous for his collaboration with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Born Emanuele Conegliano in Ceneda (now Vittorio Veneto), he converted to Catholicism with his family and adopted the name Da Ponte.

(1749–1838)

After studying literature and theology, he became a teacher, a priest, and then an official poet at the court of Vienna. It was there that he met Mozart, with whom he formed an exceptional artistic duo. Together, they created three operatic masterpieces: Le nozze di Figaro (1786), Don Giovanni (1787), and Così fan tutte (1790). Da Ponte’s librettos, inspired in particular by Beaumarchais, Molière, and Goldoni, are distinguished by their liveliness, psychological insight, and theatricality.

After the death of Emperor Joseph II, Da Ponte left Vienna. He then lived in London before emigrating to the United States, where he taught Italian literature at Columbia University in New York, becoming the country’s first professor of Italian.

A cultured, cosmopolitan, and daring man, Lorenzo Da Ponte left a profound mark on the history of opera. His work remains a model of the classical opera libretto, combining humour, emotion, and dramatic intelligence.

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THE ARTISTS JOHN BRANCY

Baritone

UNITED STATES

Grammy-winning baritone John Brancy has been praised for his “mesmerizing tone” (OperaWire) and hailed as “remarkable” by The Financial Times. During the 2025–26 season, he returns to Opéra de Montréal as the title character in Don Giovanni. He will also reprise his role in George Benjamin’s Picture a Day Like This at the Teatro di San Carlo, perform the Brahms Requiem with La Seine Musicale and the Insula Orchestra, and make his role debut as Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro at the Opéra national du Rhin.

In 2022, John Brancy performed the role of Franz Wolff-Metternich in the world premiere of La beauté du monde at the Opéra de Montréal. In 2024-25, he debuted at Paris’s Opéra-Comique, the Opéra national du Rhin, and the Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg. During the same season, he returned to Bayerische Staatsoper for Weinberg’s Lady Magnesia, made his role debut as Marcello in La bohème at the Opéra de Montréal, and appeared as the baritone soloist for Carmina Burana with the Cleveland Orchestra. Last ODM appearance: La bohème (2025)

RUBEN DROLE

Baritone

SWITZERLAND

DON GIOVANNI

LEPORELLO

Renowned operatic baritone Ruben Drole was born in 1980 in Switzerland to SpanishSlovenian parents. Before graduating with distinction from Musikhochschule Zürich under Jane Thorner Mengedoht, he won several singing competitions and joined the International Opera Studio Zürich. He became a soloist at Zürich Opera House in the 2005–06 season and was quickly engaged for major roles such as Papageno, Guglielmo, and Figaro, working with renowned conductors such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Franz Welser-Möst. He has appeared internationally in Paris, Frankfurt, and Vienna, among other cities, with ensembles such as Concentus Musicus and the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as at the Aix-en-Provence, Salzburg, Spoleto, and Styriarte festivals. He has also recorded for Deutsche Grammophon.

Ruben Drole is the recipient of cultural prizes from the Pro Europa and Carl-HeinrichErnst Foundations. First ODM appearance

KIRSTEN LEBLANC

DONNA ANNA

Described as a “major vocal revelation” (Le Devoir), soprano Kirsten LeBlanc is quickly becoming known for her rich and powerful voice and engaging stage presence. She recently made her Canadian Opera Company mainstage debut, as the title role in Bilodeau-Bouchard’s La reine-garçon, and debuted at Calgary Opera as Lauretta in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi.

Soprano CANADA

Other highlights from recent seasons include Ines in Verdi’s Il Trovatore at the Opéra de Montréal, a role debut as Roselinde in Strauss’s Die Fledermaus at Toronto Operetta Theatre, and a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall.

A graduate of Opéra de Montréal’s prestigious Atelier lyrique, Kirsten LeBlanc has returned to Montréal’s opera house for productions such as Golijov’s Ainadamar (Margarita Xirgu, cover) and the world premieres of La beauté du monde (Esther, cover) and La reine-garçon (Christina, Queen of Sweden). At the Canadian Opera Company, she covered the role of Leonore in Beethoven’s Fidelio, staged by Matthew Ozawa, in 2023–24. Last ODM appearance: Il Trovatore (2022) Former member of the Atelier lyrique Kirsten LeBlanc’s participation is supported through artistic sponsorship by the Leonard Sanders Family Foundation.

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THE ARTISTS ANTHONY GREGORY

DON OTTAVIO

Hailed by The Sunday Times as “a Mozart tenor to watch,” Anthony Gregory is admired for his luminous sound, profound musicality, and captivating stage presence.

Previously a Jerwood Young Artist at Glyndebourne, Gregory is an alumnus of the National Opera Studio and the Royal College of Music. In 2015, he was a winner in the What’s On Stage Breakthrough Artists category, following his acclaimed appearance as Peter Quint in The Turn of the Screw.

Tenor

UNITED KINGDOM

He has since appeared on prestigious opera stages such as the Royal Opera House, Opernhaus Zürich, Staatsoper Hamburg, Teatro Real, and Glyndebourne. Currentseason highlights include Don Ottavio at the Opéra de Montréal, Grimoaldo in Rodelinda at Santa Fe Opera, and Glaucus at Opernhaus Zürich.

Highly in demand in concert, Anthony Gregory has performed with ensembles such as the Irish Baroque Orchestra, Les Arts Florissants, and the London Philharmonic. His extensive repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary. As he pursues a standout international career, Gregory is represented by MWA Management worldwide. First ODM appearance

ANDREA NÚÑEZ

Soprano CANADA

DONNA ELVIRA

Praised for her “blinding brilliance,” Canadian Soprano Andrea Núñez is establishing herself as a versatile young artist. Andrea has recently made several role and company debuts, including Susanna in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro (Opéra de Montréal), Donna Elvira in Mozart’s Don Giovanni (Edmonton Opera), and Elvira in Verdi’s Ernani (Voicebox: Opera in Concert). Last season, she returned to Pacific Opera Victoria as Water in Portman’s Le Petit Prince and to the Opéra de Montréal as Musetta in Puccini’s La bohème. Other highlights from past seasons include Frasquita in Bizet’s Carmen (Pacific Opera Victoria); Adele in Die Fledermaus at the Toronto Operetta Theatre, where she was praised for her “brilliant coloratura” (BarczaBlog); Juliette in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette (Opéra du Royaume); and Violetta in Verdi’s La traviata (Brott Opera). As an artist-in-residence at National Sawdust, she worked with librettist Royce Vavrek and composer Vivian Fung on a cycle of songs centred on her identity and experiences as a multi-racial Canadian. Last ODM appearance: La bohème (2025) Former member of the Atelier lyrique

SOPHIE NAUBERT

ZERLINA

Sophie Naubert is a lyric coloratura soprano acclaimed for her expressive stage presence, vocal agility, and bold versatility on stage. After a highly praised European debut in Germany—where the Lübecker Nachrichten wrote that she “has everything it takes for an international career”—she joins Theater Lübeck in the 2025–26 season as Cunegonde (Candide), Olympia (Les contes d’Hoffmann), and Poppea (L’incoronazione di Poppea).

Soprano CANADA

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She has appeared at Berlin’s Konzerthaus, the Opéra de Montréal and Théâtre StDenis, as well as with Les Ambassadeurs – La Grande Écurie, Arion Baroque Orchestra, and the Orchestre Métropolitain under Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Previous roles include Semele, Euridice, Le feu, Adina, and world premieres such as Fibi (L’homme qui rit) and Bateau (Le phare).

A prizewinner at the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition (St. Louis District, 2024), she has also received awards from the OSM Competition and the George London Foundation, among others. She appears on ATMA Classique singing Massenet songs and, more recently, a solo Handel and Purcell album with Arion. Last ODM appearance: Le phare (2025) Former member of the Atelier lyrique

THE ARTISTS MATTHEW LI

Bass

CANADA

MASETTO

Possessing a “vibrant stage presence and a rich, commanding voice” (La Scena Musicale), bass Matthew Li is a graduate of the Opéra de Montréal’s Atelier lyrique. His operatic roles include Leporello, Masetto, and Il Commendatore in Don Giovanni, Don Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Dulcamara in Elisir d’amore, Seneca in L’incoronazione di Poppea, Polyphemus in Acis and Galatea, Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte, and Colline in La Bohème. Concert highlights include the bass solos in Haydn’s Die Schöpfung, Handel’s Messiah, Dvořák’s Stabat Mater, and the Mozart Requiem. Li is passionate about contemporary music; he sang the leading role of Xon Pon in Alice Ping Yee Ho and Madeleine Thien’s Chinatown during the opera’s critically acclaimed premiere at City Opera Vancouver in 2022. In 2025–26, Li will return to the Opéra de Montréal as Masetto (Don Giovanni) and make his first appearances with Pacific Opera Victoria (Tosca), the Chœur Philharmonique (Turandot), and the Ottawa Choral Society (Die Schöpfung). Last ODM appearance: Hamlet (2024) Former member of the Atelier lyrique

WILLIAM MEINERT

IL COMMENDATORE

Praised for his “rich vibrant bass” (Opera Today), William Meinert appears during the 2025–26 season as Commendatore in Don Giovanni (Opéra de Montréal) and La voce di Nettuno in Idomeneo (Grand Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg). He is also featured at Bühnen Bern as Oroveso in Norma (concert version), Geronte in Manon Lescaut, Antonio in Le nozze di Figaro, Il padre guardiano in La forza del destino, and Herold in the world premiere of Salvatore Sciarrino’s L’Agamennone.

Bass

UNITED STATES

In 2024-25, he made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Jailer in Tosca and was warmly received in his first roles at Bern: Gremin (Eugene Onegin), Sparafucile (Rigoletto), Sarastro (Die Zauberflöte), and Brundibár.

He is an alumnus of the Grand Théâtre de Genève’s Young Ensemble, where he notably appeared as Lord Rochefort (Anna Bolena) et Antinoo (Il ritorno di Ulisse in patria). He has since reprised the role of Antinoo in concert alongside Europa Galante in Spain.

First ODM appearance

KENSHO WATANABE

CONDUCTOR

Praised for his “Midas touch” (OperaWire, 2024), Kensho Watanabe is known for his collaborative leadership and intelligently crafted performances. The 2025-26 season includes his Houston Grand Opera debut in Kevin Puts’ Silent Night, Don Giovanni at the Opéra de Montréal, performances with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the Orchestre Métropolitain, among others, and a debut appearance with Florida Orchestra to conduct Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5.

UNITED STATES

Recent highlights include returns to the Metropolitan Opera (La bohème, Champion, The Hours) and Detroit Opera (Madame Butterfly) as well as his debut at Suntory Hall with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has directed world-class ensembles such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, and Calgary Philharmonic.

Other notable symphonic appearances include debuts with the London Philharmonic, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. Based in Paris, Kensho Watanabe was the inaugural conducting fellow of the Curtis Institute of Music and holds a Master of Music from Yale. Last ODM appearance: Elektra (2016)

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THE ARTISTS STEPHEN LAWLESS

UNITED KINGDOM

STAGE DIRECTOR

Stephen Lawless is an internationally renowned British opera director. From 1986 to 1991, he was Director of Production for Glyndebourne Touring Opera, where he staged an exceptionally successful Death in Venice. The production was recorded by the BBC and reprised at the Glyndebourne Festival in 1992. Lawless made history by staging Boris Godunov at Opéra Kirov, in what was to be the first ever live telecast of an opera from the Soviet Union to the U.K. He has worked with many major opera houses, including New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Theater an der Wien, Venice’s La Fenice, and Santa Fe Opera.

His repertoire is vast, from Falstaff to Salomé via Die Fledermaus and Maria Stuarda.

Upcoming engagements include projects in Barcelona, Toronto, San Francisco, and Scotland. Last ODM appearance: Les noces de Figaro (2023)

THE DESIGNERS THOMAS HASE

CANADA

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Thomas C. Hase has made a mark on the international scene. He is the lighting designer for the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Company and has worked with institutions such as New York City Opera and BAM’s Next Wave festival. His international credits include lighting design for the Vienna State Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, and Deutsche Oper am Rhein. His work has illuminated theatres in London (Barbican, Sadler’s Wells), Dublin (Abbey Theatre, Riverdance), and Sweden (Göteborg and Malmö), as well as major opera houses across Europe, North America, Asia, and Colombia. He has also been featured in major festivals, such as Toronto’s Luminato, leading him to travel Singapore, Tokyo, and more. Hase’s consistently innovative lighting creations are acclaimed worldwide. Dernière présence à l'ODM: Les noces de Figaro (2023)

NOËLLE-ÉMILIE DESBIENS

CHOREOGRAPHER

Noëlle-Émilie Desbiens began studying dance at five years old. Initially trained in classical ballet, she quickly expanded her practice to include a wide variety of styles and went on to study musical theatre, diving deeper into singing, dancing, and acting.

Today, she enjoys a versatile artistic career that has brought her to major stages such as Cairo Opera, the television screen, and many productions in Quebec.

CANADA

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Since 2009, she has been collaborating regularly with the Opéra de Montréal, drawing on her expertise as a choreographer, rehearsal pianist, assistant director, and consultant. She also contributes to productions at Jeunesses Musicales Canada and the Université de Montréal’s Atelier d’Opéra, tapping into her passion for sharing unique artistic and choreographic perspectives. Last ODM appearance: La Traviata (2024)

IN REHEARSALS

CANADA

CLAUDE WEBSTER

CHORUS MASTER

ESTHER GONTHIER

REHEARSAL PIANIST

For 30 years, Claude Webster has been working both internationally and at the Opéra de Montréal, where he became chorus master in 2007 after working for 20 years as the Atelier lyrique’s principal vocal coach. He is also an accredited Professional Certified Coach and holds a certificate in psychology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. For the past fifteen years, he has been using his knowledge and expertise to support musicians. He gives regular workshops and lectures, both at home and abroad, about stress management and mental preparation for performance. These trainings gave rise to a book, Atteindre sa zone d'excellence, published by Éditions de l’Homme. His most recent publication, The Performance Handbook for Musicians, Singers and Performers, is now available for purchase. Last ODM appearance: La bohème (2025)

Esther Gonthier is one of the most sought-after vocal coaches in Québec. She collaborates regularly with the Opéra de Montréal, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, and the Orchestre Métropolitain, as rehearsal pianist, coach, or assistant conductor.

CANADA

She also works with student opera singers at McGill and the Université de Montréal, and she is proud to share her experience with the young artists of the Opéra de Montréal’s Atelier lyrique. Last ODM appearance: Hamlet (2024)

PIERRE MCLEAN

CANADA

REHEARSAL PIANIST (CHORUS)

An accomplished pianist and vocal coach, Pierre McLean holds a master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Université de Montréal. He pursued advanced training in France, Italy, and Germany and has participated in prestigious programs at the Banff Centre for the Arts and the Tanglewood Music Centre. After his studies, he completed a residency as a vocal coach with the Atelier lyrique, going on to join the music faculty at the Université de Montréal and McGill’s Schulich School of Music. Highly appreciated by both singers and choral conductors, he has appeared throughout Québec and abroad. He frequently works as pianist for the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and Opéra de Montréal choruses. In 2024, he was the official collaborative pianist for the National Youth Choir of Canada during their Québec tour and participation in the Montreal Summer Choral Academy. His work can be heard on Karina Gauvin’s Juno-nominated Marie Hubert album. Last ODM appearance: La bohème (2025)

PIANIST ASSISTANT (Atelier lyrique): Martine Jomphe

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THE MUSICIANS OBOES

Élise Poulin – Oboe 1 Kirsten Zander – Oboe 2

FIRST VIOLINS

Julie Triquet – Solo Amélie Benoit Bastien Russel Iceberg Caroline Chéhadé Diane Rodrigue Marianne Di Tomaso Jacob Niederhoffer Vanessa Marcoux Ariane Bresse Veronica Ungureanu

SECOND VIOLINS

Christian Prévost – Solo Hubert Brizard Daniel Godin Marie-Claire Cousineau Mana Shiraishi Chantal Bergeron Anastasia Virlan Meggie Lacombe

VIOLAS

Madeleine Messier – Solo Suzanne Careau ChungHan Hsiao Vincent Delorme Catherine Arseneault Onyou Lee

CELLOS

Tim Halliday – Solo Mariève Bock Sheila Hannigan Carla Antoun

DOUBLE BASSES

Yannick Chênevert – Solo Étienne Lépine-Lafrance

FLUTES

Noémie Caron Marcotte – Flute 1 Geneviève Déraspe – Flute 2

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CLARINETS

Martin Carpentier – Clarinet 1 Laurence Neill-Poirier – Clarinet 2

BASSOONS

Alex Eastley – Bassoon 1 Lise Millet – Bassoon 2

HORNS

Laurence Latreille-Gagnier – Horn 1 Guillaume Roy – Horn 2

TRUMPETS

Francis Pigeon – Trumpet 1 Thierry Champs – Trumpet 2

TROMBONES

Sébastien Côté – Trombone 1 Matthew Russel – Trombone 2 Hugo Bégin - Bass trombone

MANDOLIN

François Pilon

PERCUSSION

Matthias Soly-Letarte – Timpani

PIANO FORTE

Esther Gonthier

MUSIC LIBRARIANS

Madeleine Messier Tim Halliday

MANAGER OF MUSICAL PERSONNEL

Yannick Chênevert

CHORUS AND ACTORS 3RD ROLES Opéra de Montréal Chorus SOPRANOS

TENORS

Anne-Marie Beaudette Marie-Claire Drolet Julie Ekker Eugénie Préfontaine

Mathieu Abel Nathan LeLièvre Mike Melino David Menzies Gustave Richard

MEZZOS

BARITONES / BASSES

Sarah Bissonnette Maude Côté-Gendon Rosalie Lane Lépine Isabelle Ricard

Joanthan Bédard Jordan Delage Alian Duguay Emmanuel Lebel Clermont Tremblay

Actors 3rd role Antoine Almeras Matthew Bernier-Hudanish Vincent Bidjakin Y. Charles Boivin-Groulx Jérémie Gariépy Rosalie Gobeil Antoine Hatem

Vincent Lachance Clémence Leveillé Jean-Louis Luque Théa Paradis Camille Petit Alizée Potvin-Tremblay Lea St-Pierre

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$15 000 + The Adair Family Foundation Patrick Corrigan & Marc Poliquin Marie-Hélène Fox* The Morris & Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation Carlos Idarraga Marcia McKenzie Jean-François Painchaud Monique Roy TD Canada Trust Lillian Vineberg-Goodman Vogelesang Dancik Family Alysia Yip-Hoi Martin & Paul W. Martin

$10 000 + Felicia and Arnold Aaron Foundation American Iron & Metal Fondation Famille Bertrand Clear Skies Foundation Fonds Cogeco Lise Laberge & Daniel Labrecque Fondation Famille Lavigne Fondation Famille Lupien Marcia McKenzie Stella Gignac & Patrick Ouellet Patrimonica Mike & Valeria Rosenbloom Foundation Mike James Ross Leonard Sanders Family Foundation Nadia & David Sela Leslie Silver & Laurent Ferreira

AMBASSADORS' CIRCLE $5 000 + Antje Bettin, en l'honneur de Chantal Lambert R. Boisvert & A. Imamedjian Isabelle Brassard & Claude Rivard

Isabelle Westwick & François Carrier Fondation Pierre Desmarais Belvédère Fondation Famille Laoué Cerceau Jean-Pierre Le Clerc & Mario Ménard Sylvie Samson & Guillaume Marion Sylvie Marois Eunice Mayers Patrick Menda Robert Nadeau Marc-André Nantais Ronald Ouellette Thérèse & Peter Primiani Dr. W. Mark Roberts & Roula Drossis Jane M. Skoryna Solutions Heptaèdre Merle† & Bernard Stotland Tourisme Montréal Deborah & Robert Trudeau Daniel Turp Christopher Winn Anonymous (2)

$3 000 + Lucille Beauchemin Claudette Belliveau Louis Bouchard Alain Desmeules Jill de Villafranca & Dr. David Kostiuk Jean Duclos & Isabelle Beaudin Marina Gusti Marjory Jolicoeur Inc. Nathalie Labrecque Hubert Lemelin & Michel Larose Stéphane L'Espérance & Carmen Hernandez Dr. Jacqueline McClaran & Dr. Jonathan Meakins Vincent Picard-Dufresne & Amélie Michaud Jean-Pierre Primiani & Christine Paulino Emmelle & Alvin Segal Robert Thibaudeau Famille Vossos

$1 200 + Louise Ahdoot Philippe Alcouffe Munirah Amra

Raymond Bachand & Micheline Brazeau Carole & Myer Bick Danielle Blouin Pierre-Yves Boivin Mathieu Bouchard Yves Boulanger Me Luc Bourbonnais Fondation Pierre R. Brosseau Jonathan Brotto André Canakis Francyne Anne Charbonneau Jean Charbonneau Toxicologue Inc. Jacques L. Charuest Dr J.P. Chiasson, MD, F.A.S.A.M. Dr Richard Cloutier Richard de Blois Pascal de Guise Isabelle Demers - idmrs James Dorff & Laurent Thibault Michel Drapeau Fondation Martineau Drapeau David Essiambre CPA Dana Even & Antonella Pagano, thanks to Vanda Trieser Lucy Fellowes Pierre Filiatrault & Lucie Gauthier Stephen James Fogarty & Christine Fogarty Claire Fournelle Antoine Gervais, à la mémoire de Raymond Gervais Mouna & Elias Ghannoum Émile Ghattas & Mona Latif-Ghattas † Julius H. Grey & Lynne-Marie Casgrain Philippe Harvey Designer Fondation Sibylla Hesse Michel Hogue & Richard Raymond Linda Houle Peter Hunt Louise Joly & Catherine Mirchandani Calvin Kalman & Marilyn Cooperman Constantine Kyres Denise Lambert Diane Lanctôt Joanie Lapalme, Alexandre McCormack & Beth McCormack Raymonde Lavoie Christiane LeBlanc Martin Lépine

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The philanthropic community (continued) Thomas Leslie, MMM, CD Dr André Levasseur Kejun Liang, in honour of Frédéric Antoun The Irving Ludmer Family Foundation Richard Margison & Valerie Kuinka Maria Morse MBA, CPA & Martin Roberge Amin Noorani Famille Pierre Provencher Ginette Quintal Dr. Elsa Quiros-Calinoiu Louis Racine & Marie Christine Torchio Pierrette Rayle Drs. Alexandra & Mark Reich Évangéline Richard Lesley & Mark Robinson Catherine Rowe & John Di Gironimo Yolanda Sabetta Succession Henriot M. Sabourin & Pierrette Couture Dr. Jinder Sall Bernard St-Pierre-Marcotte & Francine Ouellette Karim Talaat Ruth & Tony Terenzi Marie-José Verreault Diana C. Wall Martin Watier Dre Marie Youssef Linda & Joe Zalter Anonymous (3)

FRIENDS OF THE OPERA $600 + Jocelyne Antille Howard Bergman & Colette Pilon Peter & Anthi Chiotis Julie Choquet Maryse Chynchuck Berney Creighton À la mémoire d'Hélène Dagenais (3) Sandro D'Annibale

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Charles Draimin Bernd & Margaret Filzer Mona Golfman Jocelyne Langevin George E. Lovick Camille Malouf René Marineau Allan Marr Eric & Jane Molson Famille Morisset Noppen Salvatore Nicastro Mariella Pandolfi Jennifer Paquet David Paulhus SDBL Administration & Comptabilité inc.

Fondation St-Germain Kavanagh Tamara Zakon

$300 + Levon & Ana Afeyan Carole Beaulieu Paul Benoit Dr François Bertrand, Mdcm, Inc. Denise Bourgeois Michelle & Guy Bouthillier Anjali Caillat Glenn Castanheira Moy Fong Chen Linda Cochrane Dre Michelle Comeau Fonds Micheline & Pierre L. Comtois Jean-Pierre Deschamps Jan De Smet & Suzanne Venne In memory of Jacqueline Ducas Hélène-Louise Dupont Élie Denis Faucher Léopold Ferron Faustine Fournier Jacques Gagnon Thérèse Gagnon Giasson Laurence Green Nathalie Ishak Vincent Jean-François Louise Julien Gordana Jovanovich & Charles Kaplan Berthe Kossak

Mario Lafond Gilles Lanctôt Jean-Charles Le Brun & Normand-G. Robert Audrey Le Cour Andrée Noël Jean-Pierre Paradis Marie-Soleil Pichette Denise Pilote John Bossange & Lynne Poteau Hélène Rochon Bahjat Salem, à la nourriture de l'âme Simon & Mathilde Tinawi Enrique Torrealba Anna-Maria Tsanaclis Anonymous (10)

$120 + Joseph Allam Karyn Allen Valentin Bachelier Alexandre Barradas Paul Barré André Beauchamp Michel & Margy Beaulne Robert Belanger Linda Beloin À la mémoire de Jean-Guy Benoit Francesco Biondi Morra Di Belforte Élaine Bissonnette À la mémoire de Normand Blais Eileen & Herb Borsuk Claude Briand Michel Brisson Susan Brown Mary Beth Campbell Nicole Campeau Louise Cantin Mariette Cardinal Gregoire Cavalli Simone Chevalier Elena Chirokova Florina Clatisteanu Sylvain Collette Teodor Gabriel Crainic Marc-Antoine D'Aragon Danielle Daveluy Ute & Michael Davis

France De Garie Francine Deschamps Micheline Desgagné Colette Desrochers Luc Doray Renaud Drolet Vladimir DT À la mémoire de Catherine Duong Jacques Dussault Janice Fetsch Francesca & Michele Fiorilli Marie-Fabienne Fortin Josée Fournier John Galaty Laurent Garel Denis Gauveau Magella Girard Amy Grainger Eren Halil Brigtitte Lalande & Robert Hamelin Peter D. Hannen Irena Iwanyckij Marc Joanis Thomas Kelly Aline Kutan Jean-Baptiste Lacoste Pierre Lajoie Brigitte Lalande Diane Lampron & Marc Beaudoin Claude Laneuville Julie Laurence Marie-Claire Lavigueur Christina Lazarova Marie-Claude Le Clair Katerie Leclerc Francis Lecomte Sylvia L'Écuyer Jacques Leroux Sylvie Levesque Jacob T. Levy & Shelley Clark Maxime Loisel Robert Lorange Lucie Malenfant Serge Marceau Simon Martin Murielle Matteau & Daniel Ladouceur, à la mémoire de Jacqueline Ducas (1931-2024) Pamela McGovern Scott Mckay

Joseph Mereb Serge Meunier Jocelyne Morin Linna Muller-Wille Lourdes Olguin Zuniga & Vladimir Humberto Perez Zavala Alain Orvoine P.K. Pal À la mémoire de Claire Parenteau Abbott Monique Pauzé Michel Perrault & Joanne Bazinet Lise Pierre Pierre Suzanne Plamondon François Poirier Jason Poirier Lavoie Serge Poisson-de-Haro Nicole Blanchet, pour les 25 dernières années d'abonnée Jean-Pierre Racette K. Rice & R. Fréchette Marc-André Roberge Renée & Joseph Rouleau† Yves Roy Richard Sabbagh Marianne Schlegel Hugo Sierra V. Sirois Patricia Spry Raymonde St-Pierre Jean Taillefer Zivojin Tanich Richard Tremblay Suzanne Vadboncoeur Marc Vézina Susan Vincelli Christine Vozoris Nan & Jack Wiseman Gerald Zion Anonymous (28)

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Portrait of a Philanthropist

Raymonde Lavoie and the Joy of Giving

Throughout her life, Raymonde Lavoie has been a creator—of ads, campaigns, and marketing strategies. Today, through the opera, she continues to nurture a profound need for creativity and beauty. A portrait of a devoted donor who chose a legacy gift, ensuring that the joy she finds at the opera will endure for generations to come.

Opening concert of the Atelier lyrique at Bourgie Hall (Brent Calis 2021)

For many years, Opéra de Montréal has been fortunate to count on the generous support of Raymonde Lavoie. With her gentle nature and playful spirit, Raymonde has made creativity the guiding thread of a rich and vibrant life — first in her career, where she spent many years in advertising and marketing, moving from creative work to strategy, and now in her personal pursuits.

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An avid reader, music lover, and fashion enthusiast, Raymonde surrounds herself with art and culture. She even takes weekly ballet classes with teacher Andrei Uvarov of the Mariinsky School. “Like Pierre Vachon before each opera, this teacher shares the story behind the ballet to help us step into that world. From there, anything is possible, at any age!”

Portrait of a Philanthropist

Opera: Living in the moment For Raymonde, opera brings together everything she loves: music, intellect, and movement. “It’s an art form where everything worth experiencing converges.

Each time, I’m captivated by the story, swept away by the music, dazzled by the talent.” Far from being an art of the past, she sees opera as a living, contemporary experience. “Even the great classics take on new meaning in today’s world. We rediscover them again and again.”

From spectator to donor At a certain point, Raymonde wanted to do more than attend performances. “I had several close friends involved in Opéra de Montréal’s philanthropic community. We often talked about it, and I became curious.

I wanted to contribute too. So, I became a donor.”

More recently, she decided to go one step further by including Opéra de Montréal in her will. “It was very easy to arrange. If something happens to me, I have peace of mind knowing Opéra de Montréal will receive part of my estate to continue its mission. I want the joy I’ve had at the opera to carry on into the future.”

Celebrating what makes us unique Raymonde believes in big ambitions, for both Opéra de Montréal and the city it calls home. “Montréal is an unconventional city, and the Opera reflects that. It’s not trying to be the Met or the Paris Opera; it’s a truly unique place where connoisseurs and newcomers gather around an innovative, open-minded approach that’s accessible to all. We need to recognize how special that is and nurture it. The Opera’s leaders understand this. I trust them, and I share their vision.”

An engaged and thoughtful philanthropist, Raymonde wants her gifts to have a real impact on creativity and talent. She never misses the Talent Gala, which showcases the artists of the Atelier lyrique each year.

“There’s something electric about seeing these young performers on stage. I admire them, and supporting their growth brings me genuine happiness.” Her story reminds us how the joy of giving can resonate far beyond a single gesture, creating echoes of joy for generations to come.

To learn more about bequests to Opéra de Montréal, reach out to: AUDREY LE COUR Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer T 514 625.7239 alecour@operademontreal.com

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Nurturing and visionary support for future opera stars Thank you to Vanda Treiser Initiatives for helping propel the careers of

emerging artists at the Atelier lyrique!

La Fondation Azrieli est fière de soutenir l’Opéra de Montréal dans la découverte, l’élévation et l’amplification de nouvelles voix.

The Azrieli Foundation is proud to support Opéra de Montréal in discovering, elevating and amplifying new voices.

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Permanent Team

Patrick Corrigan, General Director Jean-Pierre Primiani, General Director Designate / Michel Beaulac, Artistic Director / Louis Bouchard, Director of Strategic Operations / Hélène Turp, Associate to the General Director / Nicolas Bourry, Artistic Administrator PRODUCTION Pierre Massoud, Production Director / Marie Hélène Larivière, Production Coordinator / Patrick Belzile, Technical Director / Jimmy Deschênes, Assistant Technical Director / Laurence Pronier, Stage Manager / Dominique Guindon, Head of Wardrobe / Sonya Bayer, Assistant Head of Wardrobe / Sandra Chirico, Wardrobe Supervisor ATELIER LYRIQUE DE L’OPÉRA DE MONTRÉAL Jennifer Szeto, Director, Atelier lyrique / Marie Maous, Program Manager / Geneviève Lessard, Production Manager / Martin Dubé, Head Vocal Coach / Vanessa Croome, Artistic Associate

Administration

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Stéphanie Laichi, Director, Marketing and Communications / Marie-Pier Perron, Manager, Marketing / Darnyse Memnon, Manager, Client Services / Alice Menut, Advisor, Communications / Claire Ing, Coordinator, Client Services / Clara Deblaton, Coordinator, Social Media / Angelina Sanchez, Coordinator, Marketing / Ambre Vigier, Natasha Henry, Assistant Coordinators, Client Services / Aliyah Mitchell Richer, Mackenzie Mclean, Agents, Client Services PHILANTHROPY Jean-Pierre Primiani, Chief Philanthropy Officer and General Director Designate / Antoine Gervais, Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships / Audrey Le Cour, Advisor, Philanthropy and Partnerships / Amy Grainger, Manager, Philanthropic Operations and Communications / Marion Malon, Project Manager, Philanthropic Events / Géraldine Leong Sang, Coordinator, Philanthropic Operations and Communications / Micol Battaglia, Philanthropy Assistant CIVIC IMPACT AND EDUCATION Pierre Vachon, Director, Civic Impact and Education / Charlotte Gagnon, Manager, Civic Impact and Education / Trycia Paquin, Coordinator, Civic Impact and Education FINANCE Maria Morse, Director, Finance and Administration / Ndieme Diene, Payroll Technician HUMAN RESOURCES Elisabeth Malo, Director, Human Resources

Current Production Team

THANK YOU TO OUR COLLABORATORS:

Pierre Massoud, Production Director / Marie Hélène Larivière, Production Manager / Patrick Belzile, Technical Director / Jimmy Deschênes, Technical Director Assistant / Olivier Ouellet-Hébert, Technical Advisor

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STAGE MANAGEMENT Laurence Pronier, Head of Stage Management Department / Thomas Lussier, Stage Manager / Caroline Nowacki, Constance Malenfant, Franco Calvano, Assistant Stage Managers

SoftBox intégration inc. : Lighting Rental

Les Entreprises Truck N'Roll inc. : Transport 33 Dégrés : Drawing and Graphic Modelling Les Productions Yves Nicol : Set Construction

SURTITLES Myriam Provost-Riel, Surtitles Stage Manager / Christine Archambault, Mélanie Caillierez, Surtitles Correctors / Elaine Normandeau, Surtitles Creator COSTUMES Dominique Guindon, Head of Wardrobe / Sonya Bayer, Associate Head of Wardrobe / Sandra Chirico, Wardrobe Supervisor / Cassandre Josépovic, Wardrobe Technician and Couturier / Richard Provost, Hat Maker and Tailor / Alain Spooner, Cutter / Anne-Sophie Boucher, Marie-Claire Doyon, Sandrine Moreau, Mireille Tremblay, Christine Tremblay, Gabriela Farinaccio, Anna-May E. Hutchison, Seamstresses / Mélanie Turcotte, Patina / Guylaine Gagnon, Shoemaking / Genevieve Fortin, Head Dresser (ODM) / Carole Gamache, Head Dresser (PDA) / Cédric Boué, Intern PROPS Madeleine Saint-Jacques, Head Props / Philippe Pointard, Distinguished Props Master HAIR & MAKE-UP Julie Casault, Head of Make-up Department and of Hair & Wigs / André Duval, Marie-Ève Ménard, Manon Alexandre, Karine Deest, Kimberly Murphy, Ghislaine Sant , Janie Otis, Hair Stylists / Camiel McLean, Marianne Bobet, Stéphanie Villemaire, Johanne Doyon, Alexe-Rose Francoeur, Jacques Besner, Make-up Artists RUNNER Alexandre Renaud

Stage Technicians OPÉRA DE MONTRÉAL

Daniel Masse, Head Carpenter / Julie Latulippe, Martin Jannard, Head Carpenter Assistants / Pierre Véniot, Head of Sound / Olivier Venne, Head of Sound Assistant / Isabelle Gagnon, David Leblanc, Prop Master / Martin Turgeon, Nicolas Bernier, Prop Master Assistant / Charles Denis, Head Fly Man / Eric Piché, Head Fly Man Assistant / Saturnin Goyer, Head of Lighting / Chantal Dostie, Head of Lighting Assistant Stage technical services are provided by IATSE section locale 56 / Unité PDA

Board of Directors PRESIDENT René Branchaud Lavery VICE-PRESIDENT Elizabeth Wirth Wirth-Brand Inc., Wirth Rail TREASURER Sylvie Marois Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859

MEMBERS François Carrier Desjardins Marché des capitaux Bruno-Étienne Duguay NOVACAP Joanie Lapalme Fasken François Loubert Clinique médicale Angus Guillaume Marion Sagard Louise Roy, O.C., O.Q. CIRANO Bernard Stotland, F.C.A., F.C.P.A. Richter Vanda Treiser Philanthropist Daniel Turp Université de Montréal Joan Vogelesang Joan Vogelesang (JV) Consultants Vickie Zhao Philanthropist

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AN EVENING OF VIENNESE OPERETTA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7:30 PM SALLE PIERRE-MERCURE ORCHESTRE CLASSIQUE DE MONTRÉAL With Odile Portugais, Tessa Fackelmann, Colin Mackey, and Jamal Al Titi Celebrate the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, the “King of Waltz,” with an evening of effortlessly elegant Viennese music. Under the baton of Simon Rivard, four talented young singers will perform beloved excerpts from the Viennese operetta repertoire, thanks to a partnership between the Opéra de Montréal’s Atelier lyrique and the Austrian Society of Montréal. The concert pays homage to the golden age of Vienna’s refined, festive waltzes and operettas.

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