Journées de la culture | Participatory Workshop: Sing like an Opera Singer

activities • Opera •

Date

September 26, 2026

12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Place Salon urbain

Price

Free

The Opéra de Montréal invites you to join baritone Pierre Rancourt and pianist Polina Gubnitskaia in exploring the secrets of the operatic voice in an interactive workshop that anyone can join.

Through demonstrations, anecdotes, and vocal exercises, the artists will help you discover the particularities of singing opera: voice projection, breathing, musical expression, and the art of telling a story through song.

The highlight: participants will learn to perform one of the most famous arias in the operatic repertoire, the “Toreador Song” from the opera Carmen. Accompanied on piano, participants will experience the joy of singing this great classic together in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

No musical experience required. Come find your voice!

Duration 30 minutes
Language French
Registration No registration required

Baritone

Pierre Rancourt

Piano

Polina Gubnitskaia
Production / Presentation

Place des Arts

Collaboration

Opéra de Montréal

Saturday, September 26

30th Anniversary of Journées de la culture at Place des Arts

A Day Showcasing Creativity

Follow our free path, connecting you with the city’s major arts organizations, and discover all that the performing arts have to offer!

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