The Flying Dutchman / Wagner Le nozze di Figaro / Mozart ZoOpéra – Youth Opera Cocktail Hour with Young Verdi

Viennoiseries musicales III The Lyric Brigade L’Amant jaloux – Comic Recital

July 24 to August 4, 2019

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Grand Théâtre de QuébecHoly Trinity CathedralJeunesses Musicales CanadaLes Musées de la civilisationMetropolitan OperaMusée national des beaux-arts du QuébecOpéra à la carteOrchestre symphonique de QuébecPremière OvationThéâtre La BordéeTempêtes & Passions

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A Word From Grégoire Legendre General Manager and Artistic Director

For a 9th season, the Festival again celebrates lyricism in the magnificent city of Quebec. This 2019 edition once again offers two exceptional weeks filled with emotion, wonder and discoveries. This year promises to be particularly enticing: for the first time in nearly a century, an opera by German composer Richard Wagner will be presented on stage in Quebec City. In addition to this unique and must-see production, the programming offers a variety of events of outstanding artistic quality, presented throughout the city, to the delight of a public of all ages.

Whether you are an avid opera buff or simply eager to get aquainted with this incomparable art form, this year’s edition of the Festival d’opéra de Québec will offer publics of all kind unforgettable moments of music.

Grégoire Legendre General Manager and Artistic Director

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July 28 and 30 & August 1 and 3 8 p.m.For the first time in almost a century, an opera by celebrated German composer Richard Wagner will appear on stage in Quebec City! Combining epic tales, supernatural worlds and remarkable scenic effects, The Flying Dutchman signals the onset of Wagner’s mature works.

Staging has been entrusted to director François Girard. No stranger to the international lyric scene, the Québec filmmaker made waves with, among other acclaimed productions, Parsifal at the Metropolitan Opera and Sieg fried at the Canadian Opera Company, as well as with award-winning movies such as The Red Violin (1998), Soie (2007) and Hochelaga, terre des âmes (2017). International-ly-renowned Québec conductor Jacques Lacombe will be on the podium.

Music Richard Wagner Libretto Richard Wagner, based on Heinrich Heine

Sung in German, with French and English surtitles.Estimated duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes, without intermission.

The Dutchman Gregory Dahl, baritone Daland Andreas Bauer Kanabas, bass Senta Johanni van Oostrum, soprano Erik Éric Laporte, tenor Mary Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano Der Steuerman Eric Thériault, tenor

Dramaturg Serge Lamothe Choreographer Carolyn Choa Set Designer John Macfarlane Costume Designer Moritz Junge Lighting Designer David Finn Projection Designer Peter Flaherty

Opéra de Québec Chorus Orchestre symphonique de Québec

A coproduction with the Metropolitan Opera (New York) and De Nederlandse Opera (Amsterdam).

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July 29, 31 and August 2 8 p.m.The collaboration continues for a third straight year between the Jeunesses Musicales Canada and the Festival d’opéra de Québec! Six up-and-coming young artists present Le nozze di Figaro, one of Mozart’s most beloved operas.

This bemusing story with biting humour is full of twists and turns. Figaro, valet to the Count Almaviva, is set to marry Susanna, the Countess’s maid. But their wedding day is interrupted by misunderstandings and mischief aimed either at delaying the marriage or thwarting the Count’s plans (who for his part has vowed to seduce the future bride). Mozart and Da Ponte’s first collaboration, this opera based on a comedy by Beaumarchais provides an opportunity to hear some of the most promising singers in the country. Alain Gauthier will stage the production, with all the talent and humour we have come to expect from him.

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Count Almaviva Stephen Duncan, bass Countess Almaviva Odéi Bilodeau, soprano Susanna Catherine Saint-Arnaud, soprano Figaro Scott Brooks, baritone Cherubino Marie-Andrée Mathieu, mezzo-soprano

Piano Bryce Lansdell

In collaboration with Jeunesses Musicales Canada

Stage Director Alain Gauthier Music Director Louise-Andrée Baril Set, Costumes and Props Designer Pierre-Luc Boudreau Make-Up Designer Élène Pearson Lighting Designer Chantal Labonté Lighting Marie-Hélène Grisé Technical Director Jean-Marie Gardien Assistant to the Stage Director Chloé Ekker

August 3 3 p.m.Versailles, 1785. Marie-Antoinette is bored out of her mind. Her husband, King Louis XVI, would rather build door locks and play the bassoon rather than care about her. But then, a mysterious foreign diplomat shows up at court. Discreet, attractive, and a virtuoso harpist… the young queen soon falls head over heels in love with him. When Marie-Antoinette decides to organize a concert involving both her husband and her lover, things get a little bit more complicated than what she had in mind….

In this humorous performance featuring works by Mozart, Grétry, Méhul and Devienne, Marianne Lambert (soprano), Mathieu Lussier (bassoon) and Valérie Milot (harp) draw the audience into the frivolous but hypocritical atmosphere of pre- revolutionary Versailles. With some liberties, this comic trio revives melodies which made hearts beat and sparked rivalries.

Marianne Lambert Soprano Valérie Milot Harp Mathieu Lussier Bassoon

Estimated duration: 75 minutes, including one intermission

• General Admission • No reserved seats. First come, first seated. • Single tickets on sale from the festival box office only, in person or by phone at 418 529-0688.

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L’Amant jalouxComic Recital

This recital is made possible thanks to the generosity of Mr. Steven Lawless.

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July 24-27 4 p.m.Displaying strong nationalist tendencies, Verdi is a feisty and revolutionary young man when he composes his first operas. Foreshadowing the break with bel canto, the young rebel seeks an ideal of uninterrupted drama, writing arias in which his tremendous melodic genius is already apparent. Presenting the works performed, the brilliant and irresistible Georges Nicholson will once again delight the public with his fascinating insights.

Major figure of 19th century musical theatre, Verdi gained international fame at a young age, which ensured him a prominent position in music history. On the program: excerpts from Giovanna d’Arco, Luisa Miller and Un giorno di regno, among others.

Guylaine Girard Soprano Luce Vachon Mezzo Danny Leclerc Tenor Marc-André Caron Baritone Marcel Beaulieu Bass

Music director Sylvain Landry Stage Director François Racine Pianist Claude Soucy

• Free activity. • Space is limited. First come, first seated.

August 4 3 p.m. Be drawn into the enthralling era of Viennese operetta! Tempêtes & Passions invites you to rediscover these enchanting arias, for one festive afternoon only. New this year: festivalgoers will discover, or rediscover, highlights from The Merry Widow (Lehár) and L’auberge du cheval blanc (Benatzky), as well as popular excerpts from Bajadère, Boccacio, Princess Czardas, Obersteiger, Venus In Silk or Der Vogelhändler. A captivating performance, filled with wit and unexpected twists.

Fine gourmets will be able to enjoy delicious Austrian desserts, sold on site at the cost of $5. Estimated duration: 2 hours, including one intermission

Audrey Larose-Zicat Soprano Marie-Claire Fafard-Blais Soprano Jessica Latouche Soprano Lysianne Tremblay Mezzo-soprano Keven Geddes Tenor Guy Lessard Tenor Hugo Laporte Baritone

Pianist Anne-Marie Bernard Stage Director Bertrand Alain

• General Admission• No reserved seats. First come, first seated.• Single tickets on sale from the festival box office only, in person or by phone at 418 529-0688.

Cocktail Hour with Young Verdi

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July 24 to 26The Festival d’opéra de Québec pursues its mission to familiarize young people with opera by presenting ZoOpéra, a lyrical show for children aged 6 to 12.

In the midst of the magical forest, two curious and mischievous elves wander about, gathering some berries in the woods for Ms. Tatin’s jam factory. While exploring the forest, they encounter unexpected creatures: a giant f ly, a food-loving orangutan, two cats in conversation… And what about this mysterious book under that tall tree, filled with all sorts of animal tales, belonging to a certain Mr. De la Fontaine?

Join Farandole and Spoutnik for a joyous and lively quest in which animals occupy pride of place.

Frédérique Drolet Soprano Pierre Rancourt Baritone Michel-Alexandre Broekaert Pianist

Music Works by Offenbach, Messager and Quintelier Conception and original idea Frédérique Drolet Text and Staging Frédérique Drolet and Pierre Rancourt Staging Advisor Yvon Bilodeau Sets Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal Costumes Pierre-Luc Boudreau and the Opéra de Montréal

• Free pedagogical activity• Reserved exclusively for children attending the Patros of the Québec region

Wednesday to Sunday, inclusively July 24 to 28 and August 1 to 4 – 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday July 31 – 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Stéphanie Lavoie Soprano Émilie Baillargeon Soprano Jonathan Gagné Tenor Julien Horbatuk Baritone Jean-François Mailloux Pianist Claude Soucy Pianist

Ambassador of the Festival since its very beginnings, the Lyric Brigade is back to fill parks and public squares with music by performing free concerts all around Québec City. Year after year, the Brigade attests to opera’s growing popu-larity. The 30-minute performances, ideally suited for the summer season, will showcase some of the most beautiful opera arias, performed by four talented singers from Québec City in the early stages of their career. These popular events are perfect for those wishing to get acquainted with opera and discover future talents.

• In collaboration with the Première Ovation program • Free activity • Dates and locations of the Lyric Brigade performances will be available on our website on July 2.

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Purchase your Festival passFestival passes provide access to the following activities:

The Flying Dutchman

Le nozze di Figaro

Viennoiseries musicales III

L’Amant jaloux – Comic Recital

Gold $ 200

Silver $ 190

Bronze $ 170

Wheelchair $ 100

Age 17-30 * $ 100

• Seating determined according to passport category; limited quantity. • The Festival pass does not guarantee seating at free activities.

* Seating determined with valid student photo I.D. – limited quantity. (Louis-Fréchette Hall – rows A-B-C and U-V-W-X Théâtre La Bordée – rows M-N-P-R seats 15 to 29 & 14 to 30).

TicketsFestival d’opéra de Québec box office 418 529-0688

Ticketmaster 418 643-8131

Toll free 1 877 643-8131

festivaloperaquebec.com

The following activities are free

The Lyric Brigade

Cocktail Hour with Young Verdi **

ZoOpéra – Youth Opera (pedagogical activity exclusively for children attending the Patros of the Québec region)

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

Free admission for all; first come, first seated.**

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Ticket prices

The Flying Dutchman

July 28 and 30 & August 1 and 3 at 8 p.m.

Louis-Fréchette Hall Grand Théâtre de Québec

Parterre A-B-C $ 95

Parterre D to H + N to Q $ 115

Parterre J to M $ 125

Parterre R-S-T $ 115

Parterre U-V-W-X $ 95

Dress Circle $ 115

Dress Circle Loge (1 ticket) $ 175

Mezzanine $ 105

Mezzanine loge (1 ticket) $ 125

Balcony F-G-H + balcony loge $ 90

Balcony J-K-S $ 70

Age 17 to 30 * (Rows A-B-C-U-V-W-X) and wheelchairs $ 40

16 and under (accompanied by an adult) $ 20

Le nozze di Figaro

July 29, 31 and August 2 at 8 p.m.

Théâtre La Bordée

Parterre $ 50

Balcony $ 40

Age 17 to 30 * (Rows M-N-P-R, seats 15 to 29 and 14 to 30) and wheelchairs $ 30

16 and under (accompanied by an adult) $ 20

L’Amant jaloux – Comic Recital

August 3 at 3 p.m.

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ ) Sandra and Alain Bouchard Auditorium

General Admission $ 35

Age 17 to 30 * and wheelchairs $ 25

16 and under (accompanied by an adult) $ 15

Viennoiseries musicales III

August 4 at 3 p.m.

Holy Trinity Cathedral

General Admission $ 35

Age 17 to 30 * and wheelchairs $ 25

16 and under (accompanied by an adult) $ 15

• Prices include taxes and service charges. • Limited quantity

* Seating determined with valid student photo I.D.

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CalendarWednesday July 24ZoOpéra / 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.Cocktail Hour with Young Verdi / 4 p.m.

Thursday July 25ZoOpéra / 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.Cocktail Hour with Young Verdi / 4 p.m.

Friday July 26ZoOpéra / 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.Cocktail Hour with Young Verdi / 4 p.m.

Saturday July 27The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.Cocktail Hour with Young Verdi / 4 p.m.

Sunday July 28The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.The Flying Dutchman / 8 p.m.

Monday July 29Le nozze di Figaro / 8 p.m.

Tuesday July 30The Flying Dutchman / 8 p.m.

Wednesday July 31The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.Le nozze di Figaro / 8 p.m.

Thursday August 1The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.The Flying Dutchman / 8 p.m.

Friday August 2The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.Le nozze di Figaro / 8 p.m.

Saturday August 3The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.L’Amant jaloux / 3 p.m.The Flying Dutchman / 8 p.m.

Sunday August 4The Lyric Brigade / 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.Viennoiseries musicales III / 3 p.m.

VenuesThe Flying DutchmanGrand Théâtre de Québec – Louis-Fréchette Hall

Le nozze di FigaroThéâtre La Bordée

ZoOpéra – youth operaPatros of the Québec region

Cocktail Hour with Young VerdiMusée de l’Amérique francophone Chapel

Viennoiseries musicales IIIHoly Trinity Cathedral

The Lyric BrigadeVarious locations throughout Québec City

L’Amant jaloux – Comic RecitalSandra and Alain Bouchard AuditoriumMusée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ )

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