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A turning-point for the history of opera in Québec City. |
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History of Opera de Québec
The year 1983 marked a turning-point for the history of opera in Québec City. After the pioneering work of Le Théâtre lyrique de Nouvelle-France, l’Opéra du Québec , both of which presented opera performances, La Fondation de Opera de Québec was founded on January 7, 1983, leading to the creation of La Corporation de l'Opéra de Québec on November 16, 1983 with the mission of producing professional opera in Québec City.
The objective set by L'Opéra de Québec was to produce two major operas each season, drawing on the pool of talent already present in Québec City. The first production by the new company, Madame Butterfly, was presented in May 1985 and was warmly received, thanks in part to the magnificent performance by soprano Evelyne Brunner in the title role.
Well-wishers from around the world expressed their support for the new venture, including Luciano Pavarotti, Jessye Norman, Placido Domingo, Jon Vickers, Wilhelmenia Fernandez, Pierrette . On the opening night, L'Opéra de Québec innovated by presenting the libretto in the form of French subtitles, the first time this had been attempted not only in Quebec, but in the French-speaking world.
From the beginning, L'Opéra de Québec has worked tirelessly to encourage and promote talent in Quebec, and has given several singers from the greater Quebec City area their first true opportunity to make their mark as professional singers, including Sonia Racine, Agathe Martel, Odette , Monique , Louis , Jean, Claude Robin and many others. These young singers also benefited from singing alongside more experienced colleagues from Québec and around the world, such as Colette , Joseph Robert , Claude , Bernard , Pierre Theodore, Brett Jean Peter , Maria John Cheek, Stephen Powell, Leslie Richard, John Fanning, Richard , Kevin , Joanne , Brenda Harris, Russell Braun and others.
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS FOR THEIR UNFAILING SUPPORT, AND FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SPONSORSHIPS AND MEDIA COVERAGE.
Address and administration
Opéra de Québec
1220, avenue Taché
Québec (Québec)
G1R 3B4
Opening Hours
From Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 pm
and 1:30 pm to 5 pm
Summer : from May 27th to August 29th 2008,
from 9 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4 pm
Subscription : 418 529-0688
Administration : 418 529-4142
Fax : 418 529-3735
E-mail : operaqc@mediom.qc.ca |
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