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**La Chauve-Souris at Opéra de Québec**

Join us for a spectacular production of Johann Strauss II's masterpiece, "La Chauve-Souris," presented by the Opéra de Québec. This beloved operetta, with a libretto by Carl Haffner and Richard Genée, based on "Le Réveillon" by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, promises an evening of laughter, intrigue, and dazzling music.

**Performance Dates and Times:**
- May 11, 14, and 16, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
- May 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

**Venue:**
Grand Théâtre de Québec

**About the Production:**
"La Chauve-Souris" (The Bat) premiered on April 5, 1874, and has since been celebrated as Vienna’s most popular operetta and one of Strauss' finest works. This production takes you on a whirlwind adventure through the bourgeois customs of the Belle Époque with a mix of waltzes, polkas, and csárdás. Set in Vienna, the story unfolds at Prince Orlofsky's masquerade ball, leading to a night filled with quiproquos, intrigues, and a humorous twist of revenge.

**Featuring:**
- An all-Quebec cast
- French version with French surtitles
- Accompanied by the Orchestre symphonique de Québec and the Opéra de Québec chorus

**Creative Team:**
- Musical Direction: Nicolas Ellis
- Direction: Bertrand Alain
- Sets: Julie Lévesque
- Costumes: Émily Wahlman
- Make-up: Élène Pearson

**Cast Highlights:**
- Gabriel von Eisenstein: Dominique Côté
- Rosaline: Jessica Latouche
- Dr. Falke: Dominic Veilleux
- Adèle: Catherine St-Arnaud
- Prince Orlofsky: Marie-Andrée Mathieu

**Tickets:**
Available for purchase online, by phone at the Grand Théâtre de Québec ticket office (418 643-8131), or in person at 269, boul. René-Lévesque Est, Quebec City, QC.

Don't miss this original and flamboyant production that brings a unique twist with nods to the sixties and Batman, ensuring an unforgettable experience at the opera.

La Chauve-Souris

Grand Théâtre de Québec

**La Reine-garçon at Opéra de Montréal**

**Dates & Times:**
- February 3, 6, 8, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 2 PM

**Venue:** Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts

**Language:** French with English and French subtitles

**Intermission:** Yes, 1

**Overview:**
After the resounding successes of "Les feluettes" (2016) and "La Beauté du monde" (2022), Quebec's celebrated playwright Michel Marc Bouchard returns with "La Reine-Garçon," an operatic adaptation of his play "Christine, la reine-garçon." This time, Bouchard collaborates with the distinguished composer Julien Bilodeau, marking another chapter in their creative partnership. The opera promises to captivate audiences with the powerful voices of Canadian talents such as Joyce El-Khoury and Etienne Dupuis, under the direction of Angela Konrad.

**Synopsis:**
Set against the backdrop of a Europe emerging from the Thirty Years' War, "La Reine-Garçon" tells the story of Christine, Queen of Sweden, who was raised as a boy by her father. The opera delves into Christine's quest to understand the darkness within herself amidst the challenges of governance, love, and duty. It's a tale of identity, power, and the search for enlightenment in a changing world.

**PreOpera Event:**
For all ticket holders, a complimentary pre-concert presentation will be held one hour before each performance at the Piano Nobile in Place des Arts, moderated by musicologist Pierre Vachon.

**Creative Team:**
- **Composer:** Julien Bilodeau
- **Librettist:** Michel Marc Bouchard
- **Stage Director:** Angela Konrad
- **Cast Highlights:** Joyce El-Khoury (Christine, Queen of Sweden), Etienne Dupuis (Count Karl Gustav), and other notable Canadian artists.
- **Orchestra:** Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
- **Choir:** Chœur de l'Opéra de Montréal

**Production Design:**
- Sets by Anick La Bissonnière
- Costumes by Sébastien Dionne
- Lighting by Éric Champoux
- Video by Alexandre Desjardins

**Special Thanks:**
The presentation of "La Reine-garçon" is generously sponsored by Vickie Zhao and Alexandru Ionescu.

**Tickets:**
Available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to buy their tickets early to secure their seats for this monumental opera.

Join us at the Opéra de Montréal for an unforgettable experience with "La Reine-garçon," where the power of opera brings the intriguing story of Queen Christine to life.

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La Reine-garçon

Place des Arts

The tragic tale of Cio-Cio-San (Madame Butterfly) is well known—the innocent young geisha who naïvely falls for and marries Pinkerton, a young officer in the US navy who wants nothing more than a fling and quickly abandons her. Three years later, she continues to await her love’s return and has rejected other marriage proposals. Pinkerton, who unknowingly left her pregnant, is returning with his “real American bride.” The penny finally drops for Cio-Cio-San when the two of them appear to take her child away, and she chooses to die “with honour” rather than live on in shame. The opera’s magnificent arias and depiction of traditional Japanese customs and values have made it a favourite with audiences across the ages, while Pinkerton’s moral vacuity remains as shocking as ever.

Eric Laporte

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11 - 18 May, 2024

La Chauve-Souris · Opéra de Québec

3 - 11 Feb, 2024

La Reine-garçon · Opéra de Montréal

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