Costume Designer

**Le Comte Ory at Opéra de Québec**

Join us for a captivating evening at the Grand Théâtre de Québec as the Opéra de Québec proudly presents Gioacchino Rossini's masterpiece, "Le Comte Ory." This opera, a delightful blend of humor, romance, and music, will be performed in French with French surtitles, ensuring an immersive experience for all attendees.

**Performance Dates and Times:**
- October 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
- October 29, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
- October 31, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
- November 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

**Location:**
Grand Théâtre de Québec, 269 boul. René-Lévesque Est, Quebec City, QC.

**About the Opera:**
First performed in Paris on August 20, 1828, "Le Comte Ory" is an opera in two acts known for its intricate libretto by Eugène Scribe and Charles Gaspard Delestre Poirson. The story, set during the Crusades, follows the mischievous Count Ory as he attempts to woo Countess Adèle, who is in love with Ory's cousin, Isolier. The opera is celebrated for its exquisite balance of comedic elements and musical sophistication, avoiding vulgarity while captivating the audience with its charm.

**Production Team:**
- Musical Direction: Laurent Campellone
- Stage Direction: Jean-Romain Vesperini
- Conductor: Nicolas Ellis
- Director: Bertrand Alain
- Sets: Julie Lévesque
- Costumes: Émily Wahlman
- Make-up: Élène Pearson

**Cast Highlights:**
- COMTE ORY: Philippe Talbot
- COMTESSE ADÈLE: Judith Fa
- ISOLIER: Florence Bourget
- RAIMBAUD: Jean-Kristof Bouton

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase online or by contacting the Grand Théâtre de Québec box office at 418 643-8131. Box office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be bought in person at the venue's address.

Don't miss this enchanting production that promises to be a highlight of the Opéra de Québec's 2024 season. Experience the magic of Rossini's music, the talent of a remarkable cast, and a story that blends the light-hearted with the profound.

Le Compte- Ory

Grand Théâtre de Québec

**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

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.

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

One morning, while her husband and two-year-old child are still asleep, Kat leaves her house and heads to Parliament Square with a can of petrol, a lighter and a heroic determination to change the world.

Parliament Square

Théâtre Périscope

With self-mockery and insolence, Elle dissects the stages of the quarter-life crisis. But the show shifts towards an immodest testimony. In this survival guide that does not keep its promises, Elle tries to define herself in search of authenticity.

Adapted to the stage of the author's poetry collection, this creation offers an uncompromising speech, where poetry is indicative of a sincere way of being in the world. The personal journey is experienced like a rock show, making the existential crisis a founding and resolutely fertile experience.

Émily Wahlman

Costume Designer

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 14 - Feb 1, 2025

Parliament Square · Théâtre Périscope

Feb 11 - Mar 1, 2025

The Quarterlife Crisis • Transforming Ruins into Eyeshadow · Théâtre Périscope

Past events

Oct 26 - Nov 2, 2024

Le Compte- Ory · Opéra de Québec

11 - 18 May, 2024

La Chauve-Souris · Opéra de Québec

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