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Opéra de Montréal
Let yourself be captivated by international and local creations
From opéra-comique to baroque works, and from rock to classical influences, the Opéra de Montréal brings a lively and dynamic art form to life through large-scale performances.
Showcasing a masterful discipline combining singing, dance, theatre, and music, their French-languages operas are presented in the stunning Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, providing the ideal environment for forging a unique connection with the audience.
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Romantic Opera
Jenůfa | Janáček
November 22 to 30, 20253 performancesSalle Wilfrid-PelletierRenowned Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan takes the helm for this highly anticipated production of Jenůfa, while Montreal’s very own Nicole Paiement leads the Orchestre Métropolitain as conductor.
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Contemporary Opera • Chamber Music
Clown(s) I Sokolović
January 31 to February 8, 20264 performancesThéâtre MaisonneuveCreated by Montreal composer Ana Sokolović, Clown(s) is a moving tribute to the human experience.
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Opera • Grand Canon
Carmen | Bizet
May 2 to 12, 20265 performancesSalle Wilfrid-PelletierThere is no “opera” without “Carmen”, and there is no more potent Carmen than that which pours forth from the masterful baton of Jean-Marie Zeitouni and the Orchestre Métropolitain.
Opera, an art form that brings people together
Founded in 1980, the Opéra de Montréal has established itself as the biggest Francophone opera house in North America. Through a variety of creations and a rich programming over the years, it aims to share the appreciation of this art form with as many people as possible.
Since its inception, the Opéra de Montréal has presented over 1,000 performances within the walls of Place des Arts, drawn from a repertoire of more than 100 different operas. Among its productions are several adaptations of internationally recognized works, as well as numerous original productions.
Unique stagings that have left a lasting impression on audiences include works such as: Nelligan by André Gagnon (libretto by Michel Tremblay); Thérèse Raquin by Tobias Picker (libretto by Gene Scheer); Les Feluettes by Kevin March (libretto by Michel Marc Bouchard); and Another Brick in the Wall – The Opera (lyrics by Roger Waters; music by Julien Bilodeau).
Jenůfa: Atom Egoyan reinvents Janáček’s opera
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Simon Rivard: a young Quebec conductor at the helm of La Bohème
One of the country’s most sought-after conductors will collaborate with the Opéra de Montréal for the first time. Meet Simon Rivard, who will conduct Puccini’s La Bohème in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts from May 10 to 20.
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