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MESSAGE FROM GRÉGOIRE LEGENDREGENERAL AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

For its seventh edition (already!), the Festival d’opéra de Québec will be presenting two fantastic weeks of opera, treating the public to a diverse program of high-caliber artistic performances all over the city.

Whether you’re a dedicated opera lover or someone curious about this incomparable form of art, we wish you a fantastic 2017 Opera Festival.

Grand Théâtre de Québec

Palais Montcalm Maison de la musique

Orchestre symphonique de Québec

Les Violons du Roy

Jeunesses Musicales Canada

Sinfonia de Lanaudière

Tempêtes & Passions

Théâtre La Bordée

Les Musées de la civilisation

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec

La Maison Jaune

Québec Seminary

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Grégoire LegendreGeneral and Artistic Director

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OPENING CONCERT

OPERA UNDER THE STARS GALA

JULY 24 / 8 P.M.

Courtyard of the Vieux-Séminaire de Québec

A large, open-air opera gala, set against the magical backdrop of the Courtyard of the Vieux-Séminaire de Québec. Hear the arias and ensembles that have made the opera famous by eight thrilling singers during an evening that’s sure to be electrifying.

In case of rain, postponed until July 25 at 8:00 p.m.

Seats provided; No reserved seats

AUGUST 5 / 8 P.M.

Sinfonia de Lanaudière under the direction of Stéphane Laforest

Jonathan Cohen, the new music director of Les Violons du Roy, will host American countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, an artist with outstanding musical presence and a rising star with the New York Metropolitan Opera. The big winner of Plácido Domingo’s Operalia competition in 2012, Anthony Roth Costanza will take audience members on a musical voyage to the contrasting worlds of Handel and composer Philip Glass, who’s celebrating his 80th birthday this year. A compelling yet surprising blend of baroque and contemporary music.

Anthony Roth CostanzoCOUNTERTENOR

Jonathan CohenCONDUCTOR

Palais Montcalm

Les Violons du Roy Lyne Fortin and Magali Simard-Galdès, sopranosJulie Boulianne, mezzo-sopranoAntoine Bélanger, Antonio Figueroa and Éric Thériault, ténors

Christopher Dunham and Jean-François Lapointe, baritones

ANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO AND LES VIOLONS DU ROY

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LOUIS RIELMUSIC : HARRY SOMERSLIBRETTO : MAVOR MOORE

JULY 30, AUGUST 1 AND 3 / 8 P.M.

Sung in English, French, Michif and Cree with French and English surtitles.

Hero, traitor, or martyr? This opera tells the story of controversial Métis leader Louis Riel and the saga of how Western Canada was won. Composed by Harry Somers for the centenary of Confederation in 1967, we are bringing back the production in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its creation. A wonderful opportunity to take a trip back into our fascinating history and learn about a figure able to spark polarizing debate still to this day.

Over 30 soloists, 40 chorus members, and 35 extras will take the stage at Quebec City’s Grand Théâtre to tell this unique Canadian historical saga.

Opéra de Québec ChorusOrchestre symphonique de Québec

A Canadian Opera Company and National Arts Centre coproduction.

Running time (estimated): two hours, 50 minutes including two intermissions

Conductor: Jacques LacombeDirector: Peter HintonSet Designer: Michael GianfrancescoCostume Designer: Gillian GallowLighting Designer: Bonnie Beecher

Louis Riel RUSSELL BRAUN

Sir John A. Macdonald JAMES WESTMAN

Marguerite Riel SIMONE OSBORNE

Julie Riel ALLYSON McHARDY

Bishop Taché ALAIN COULOMBE

Salle Louis-Fréchette du Grand Théâtre de Québec

Eminent anthropologist Serge Bouchard will give a 30-minute talk about Louis Riel and the Métis before each performance. Salle Louis-Fréchette lobby, 7:00 p.m.

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Opéra de / by WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

The Festival d’opéra de Québec is partnering up with Jeunesses Musicales Canada to bring back its studio for young singers with a performance of Mozart’s famous masterpiece Don Giovanni.

Don Juan’s victims assemble over the course of the piece to punish the serial seducer. The ghost of the Commendatore, who was killed in a duel to avenge his daughter Donna Anna’s honour, finally sounds the libertine’s death knell.

Théâtre La Bordée

JULY 29, 31, AND AUGUST 2, / 8:00 P.M.

Don Giovanni GEOFFROY SALVAS

Donna Anna SUSAN ELIZABETH

Don Ottavio SEBASTIAN HABOCZKI

Donna Elvira ODÉI BILODEAU

Leporello DOMINIC VEILLEUX

Zerlina CÉCILE MUHIRE

Masetto / The Commendatore SCOTT BROOKS

Director : Oriol TomasMusical Director : Louise-Andrée BarilPianist : Richard Coburn

MUSIC : WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZARTLIBRETTO : LORENZO DA PONTE

MUSIC: NATHALIE MAGNANLIBRETTO AND STORY: NATHALIE MAGNAN ET RICHARD PAQUET

MASCARADE À VENISEMASQUERADE IN VENICE

DON GIOVANNI

Nathalie Magnan and Richard Paquet are back with a fourth opera by and for young people. This time, the setting is 18th century Venice.

Fate is having a field day at the expense of Venetian citizens. After the celebratory carnival, music and laughter ring hollow, except at La Pietà, where a young orphan named Francesca has a golden voice. Will joy one day return to the hearts of Venetians?

JULY 25 TO 28 / 7:00 P.MAND JULY 29 / 3:00 P.M.La Maison Jaune

YOUTH OPERA

Director : Richard Paquet Choreography : Joëlle TurcotteScenography : Danielle Boutin

In collaboration with Jeunesses Musicales Canada

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AUGUST 4 / 8:00 P.M.

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Musée de l’Amérique Francophone Chapel

QUARTOM ACTE III

QuartomGaétan Sauvageau, tenorBenoit Le Blanc, baritoneJulien Patenaude, baritonePhilippe Martel, bass-baritone

VIENNESE MUSICAL DELIGHTS

A TASTING OF AUSTRIAN DESSERTS FROM CAFÉ-BOULANGERIE PAILLARD (SACHERTORTE, LINZERTORTE ET MILCHRAHMSTRUDEL) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $5 BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE AND DURING INTERMISSION. COFFEE, WATER, AND JUICE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $1 (CASH ONLY).

Carole-Anne Roussel, Marie-Michèle Roberge, Jessica Latouche and Audrey Larose Zicat, sopranos

Nathalie Dumont, mezzo-sopranoGuillaume Boulay, tenorDominic Veilleux, baritoneDavid Turcotte, bass-baritone

Hear the best of Viennese operetta, including pieces from Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow against the elegant backdrop of a typical Viennese café. This concert will plunge you into the heady atmosphere of the era with arias by Johann Strauss II, Lehár, and Kálmán, performed by Quebec’s best young opera singers.

Director and Host : Bertrand AlainMusical Director and Pianist : Anne-Marie Bernard

FESTIVAL D’OPÉRA AND TEMPÊTES & PASSIONS PRESENT Viennese Musical Delights, an immersive experience in the music and culture of early 20th century Vienna.

AUGUST 5 / 2:00 P.M.

Montreal-based men’s quartet Quartom will perform a unique mix of well-known arias from operas and operettas, harmonized for a cappella male voices. They will perform pieces from Rigoletto, Carmen, Tannhaüser, Così fan tutte, and La belle Hélène, among others. Directed by actor Benoît Brière, this show humourously exploits their talents as communicators and storytellers. An original evening sure to delight audiences.

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La brigade lyrique

Part of the Festival since its very beginning, La Brigade Lyrique will once again perform free concerts in parks and public spaces around Quebec City. The young singers involved will perform the most beautiful arias in the opera repertoire. Let these summer melodies sweep you away!

In collaboration with Première Ovation

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JULY 26–30 AND AUGUST 2–5 / 12:00 P.M. AND 5:00 P.M. (AUGUST 2 / 12:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M.)

VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND QUEBEC CITY

The dates and locations of La Brigade Lyrique’s performances will be announced on our website on July 1.

Audrey Larose Zicat, soprano Marie-Andrée Mathieu, mezzo-sopranoLouis-Charles Gagnon, tenorMarc-André Caron, baritoneJean-François Mailloux, pianoClaude Soucy, piano

JULY 24 TO 27 / 4:00 P.M

Musée de l’Amérique Francophone Chapel

What does Shakespeare have to do with the opera? Well, the world’s most famous English-language playwright influenced countless composers, including Verdi, Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, and many others. Tempêtes & Passions and Les Musées de la civilisation present several operatic jewels inspired by the author of Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, hosted by fascinating musicologist Georges Nicholson.

SPACE IS LIMITED. FIRST COME,

FIRST SEATED!

With Marie-Michèle Roberge, Evelyne Larochelle, Nathalie Dumont, Jean-François Gagné, Guy Lessard, Hugo Laporte et Marcel Beaulieu.

Musical Director : Sylvain LandryDirector : Francois RacineViola : Claudine GiguèrePiano : Claude Soucy

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PURCHASE YOUR PASSPORT

TICKETS 418 529-0688 (Opera box office) 418 643-8131 (billetech.com) 1 877 643-8131 (toll-free) festivaloperaquebec.com

GOLD $245SILVER $230BRONZE $215WHEELCHAIR $145STUDENT * $145

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE FREE :La brigade lyrique Shakespeare at the OperaDiana Soviero / Masterclass

Prices include taxes and service charges Tickets are non-refundable.Programming is subject to change without prior notice.

JULY 29 / 1:00 P.M.

MNBAQ, Sandra and Alain Bouchard Auditorium

The Festival d’opéra de Québec continues to support young opera talent by presenting its first-ever masterclass, with one of opera’s most well-known sopranos, Diana Soviero.

Ms. Soviero, who received the Richard Tucker Award in 1979, is known for the major verismo roles and has performed in the world’s largest opera houses including The Metropolitan Opera, La Scala in Milan, Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, the Paris Opera, and many others.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

MASTERCLASS DIANA SOVIERO

PASSPORTS PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:OPERA UNDER THE STARS GALAANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO AND LES VIOLONS DU ROYLOUIS RIELDON GIOVANNI – OPERA STUDIOMASCARADE À VENISE

SPACE IS LIMITED. FIRST COME, FIRST SEATED!

Seating determined according to passport category, quantity limited.

* Seating predetermined with valid student ID, quantity limited.

Passport holders can obtain one ticket for Quartom and Viennese Musical Delights for $25 each for adults ($15 each for student and wheelchair passport holders).

Passports do not guarantee seating at free activities Shakespeare at the Opera and Diana Soviero / Masterclass

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LOUIS RIELSalle Louis-Fréchette of Grand Théâtre de Québec

Parterre A-B-C $82

Parterre D-Q $107

Parterre R-S-T $92

Parterre U-V-W-X $82

Dress circle $107

Dress circle loge (1 ticket) $145

Mezzanine $92

Loge mezzanine (1 ticket) $92

Balcony F-G-H + balcony $72

Balcony J-K-S $62

Wheelchair $29

Student * $29

ANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO AND LES VIOLONS DU ROYSalle Raoul-Jobin of Palais Montcalm

Section 1 - Parterre C–P + dress circle + parterre loges + dress circle loges $80

Section 2 - Parterre (A/B + Q–T) + balcony (E–G) + balcony loges $72

Section 3 - Stage dress circle + balcony (H/J) $64

Wheelchair $29

Student * (section 3) $29

OPERA UNDER THE STARS GALACourtyard of the Vieux-Séminaire de Québec

General admission $65

DON GIOVANNIThéâtre La Bordée

Adult $39

Student* and wheelchair $29

MASCARADE À VENISELa Maison Jaune

General admission

Adult $20

Child (16 and under) $15

QUARTOM / ACTE IIICathedral of the Holy Trinity

General admission

Adult $30

Student* and wheelchair $20

Child (16 and under) $15

VIENNESE MUSICAL DELIGHTSMusée de l’Amérique Francophone Chapel

General admission

Adult $30

Student* and wheelchair $20

Child (16 and under) $15

TICKET PRICES

Prices include taxes and service charges *Seating predetermined with valid student ID, quantity limited

CALENDRIER

OPERA UNDER THE STARS GALACourtyard of Vieux-Séminaire de Québec

ANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO AND LES VIOLONS DU ROYPalais Montcalm

LOUIS RIELSalle Louis-Fréchette, Grand Théâtre de Québec

DON GIOVANNIThéâtre La Bordée

MASCARADE À VENISELa Maison Jaune

QUARTOM / ACTE IIICathedral of the Holy Trinity

VIENNESE MUSICAL DELIGHTSMusée de l’Amérique Francophone Chapel

SHAKESPEARE AT THE OPERAMusée de l’Amérique Francophone Chapel

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUEVarious locations around Quebec City

DIANA SOVIERO / MASTERCLASSMNBAQ, Sandra and Alain Bouchard Auditorium

THEPLACEMONDAY

JULY 24SHAKESPEARE AT THE OPERA / 4 P.M.

OPERA UNDER THE STARS GALA / 8 P.M.

TUESDAYJULY 25

SHAKESPEARE AT THE OPERA / 4 P.M.

MASCARADE À VENISE / 7 P.M.

WEDNESDAYJULY 26

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M.

SHAKESPEARE AT THE OPERA / 4 P.M.

MASCARADE À VENISE / 7 P.M.

THURSDAYJULY 27

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M

SHAKESPEARE AT THE OPERA / 4 P.M.

MASCARADE À VENISE / 7 P.M.

FRIDAYJULY 28

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M.

MASCARADE À VENISE / 7 P.M.

SATURDAYJULY 29

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M

DIANA SOVIERO / MASTERCLASS / 1 P.M.

MASCARADE À VENISE / 3 P.M.

DON GIOVANNI / 8 P.M.

SUNDAYJULY 30

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M

LOUIS RIEL / 8 P.M.

MONDAYJULY 31 DON GIOVANNI / 8 P.M.

TUESDAYAUGUST 1 LOUIS RIEL / 8 P.M.

WEDNESDAYAUGUST 2

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 9 P.M

DON GIOVANNI / 8 P.M.

THURSDAYAUGUST 3

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M

LOUIS RIEL / 8 P.M.

FRIDAYAUGUST 4

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M

QUARTOM / ACTE III / 8 P.M.

SATURDAYAUGUST 5

LA BRIGADE LYRIQUE 12 P.M. AND 5 P.M

VIENNESE MUSICAL / 2 P.M. ANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO AND LES VIOLONS DU ROY / 8 P.M.

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