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Deeply rooted in the cultural and musical ecosystem of our national capital, the Quebec City Opera Festival is set to kick off its 14th edition from July 23 to August 3. This year, the richness and diversity of female figures will be expressed through works that intensely explore freedom in all its forms. From the spellbinding and captivating Carmen to the devoted Lakmé, via Mr. Seguin’s brave little goat and an expanded version of Schönberg’s opera Pierrot lunaire, each production highlights unique trajectories that reveal courage and resilience. In addition to these four major productions, there will be the timeless traveling performances of the lyrical brigades, which will present two short lyrical works: Adolphe Adam’s one-act operetta À Clichy and the opera La théière, an original creation by Jean-François Mailloux (music) and Jean-Philippe Lavoie (libretto). Alexandre Villemaire spoke with Grégoire Legendre, interim general and artistic director of the Opéra de Québec, for PAN M 360. It was an opportunity to discuss the new program and look back on the history of the festival with the man who created it in 2011 and who has guided the Opéra de Québec for 33 years.
This interview about the Quebec City Opera Festival is part of a PAN M 360 content partnership with La Vitrine, the largest website dedicated to daily cultural events across Quebec.
To access the link to the Quebec Opera Festival showcase, click here.
