In collaboration with l\u2019Op\u00e9ra de Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n
The Let’s Talk Opera! series offers a friendly and dynamic introduction to various operas presented throughout the season.<\/p>\n
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 75 minutes to discuss the history, music, voices, cultural context, composer, style, etc., and offers musical excerpts by opera singers.<\/p>\n
La Boh\u00e8me\u2014Puccini<\/strong><\/p>\n The illustrious filmmaker Baz Luhrmann once said that La Boh\u00e8me was the greatest love story ever sung. It is certainly a favourite of the repertoire. Staged by Fran\u00e7ois Racine, this production causes us to reflect upon the fragility of love and life. What price do we pay if we try to follow our hearts and fulfill all our dreams? Young Montreal conductor Simon Rivard conducts the Orchestre M\u00e9tropolitain in his Op\u00e9ra de Montr\u00e9al debut.<\/p>\n Four young artists are living together in Paris\u2019 Quartier latin. Their dreams are many and their cares are few\u2026 The night when Mimi knocks on the young poet Rodolfo\u2019s door marks disruption in the course of their lives. All too quickly, the stark realities of life shatter their illusions.<\/p>\n Guest : musicologist Zoey Cochran<\/p>\n Artists :<\/p>\n