Lets Talk Opera!
The Let’s Talk Opera! series offers a friendly and dynamic introduction to various operas presented throughout the season.
Hosted by musicologist Pierre Vachon, in the presence of singers and a pianist, Let’s Talk Opera! dives deep into the heart of the works in 60 minutes to discuss the history, music, voices, cultural context, composer, style, etc., and offers musical excerpts by opera singers.
Bilodeau | Bouchard – La beauté du monde
After a successful premiere of the deeply moving opera Les Feluettes in 2016, Quebec playwright Michel Marc Bouchard is back at the Opéra de Montréal with an original libretto about the epic rescue of artwork from the Louvre. This time, he teams up with composer Julien Bilodeau. A proof of the inestimable value of art and beauty.
World War II is wreaking havoc while France has suffered an important defeat at the hands of the Germans. But the fight continues onto the art front when Hitler arrives in Paris. While Nazi officers plan to plunder the Louvre of its precious masterpieces, Jacques Jaujard and Rose Valland risk their lives to orchestrate an historic clandestine rescue.
In collaboration with l’Opéra de Montréal.
Information: 514 989-5226 or victoriahall@westmount.org