DATE: Oct. 25, 2020
Performed without public
THE OPÉRA DE QUÉBEC GOES DIGITAL!
Artistic Director Jean-François Lapointe wishes by presenting the Gala – Journée mondiale de l’opéra to celebrate World Opera Day. This exceptional event will be streamed live on our Facebook page, our YouTube channel, as well as our website.
Sunday, October 25, 2020 – 3 PM
Support the Opéra de Québec
The Opéra de Québec invites you to support this event. Katherine Cyr, General Manager of the Opéra de Québec, affirms: “This remarkable Gala will be available online, free of charge : in order to help us cover some of the recording and broadcasting costs, we appeal to the public’s generosity, who remained united and showed its unfailing support since the beginning of this pandemic. We would like to thank all of those who, with their gift, have enabled us to resume our activities”.
It is possible to make a donation safely directly online or via mail, by sending us your cheque to the order of the “Fondation de l’Opéra de Québec”.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This event will bring on the same stage six Québec lyric artists whose flourishing international careers are in full swing. Accompanied by the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, under the direction of renowned Québec conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni, the captivating programme will comprise some of the most beautiful arias stemming from the Italian and French opera repertoire.
Artistic Director Jean-François Lapointe declares: “This provides a unique occasion to applaud these outstanding artists, in demand on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, acclaimed by critics and the public alike for their scenic presence as well as their interpretations always accurate and nuanced”.
THE ARTISTS
Proud sponsor of this production
L’Opéra de Québec wishes to warmly thank BMO, main sponsor of this Gala.
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