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**Lucie de Lammermoor at Opéra de Québec**

Join us for a mesmerizing evening at the Grand Théâtre de Québec as the Opéra de Québec proudly presents "Lucie de Lammermoor," a masterpiece by Donizetti, performed in its captivating French version. This production, a co-creation with the Opéra de Tours, brings to life the romantic and tragic tale set in 16th century Scotland, featuring the heart-wrenching story of Lucie and Edgard, lovers entangled in a web of family hatred, betrayal, and madness.

**Performance Dates & Times:**
- October 21, 24, and 26, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
- October 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

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

**Duration:**
2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission

**About the Production:**
First created on August 6, 1839, at the Théâtre de la Renaissance, "Lucie de Lammermoor" is Donizetti's French adaptation of his own Italian opera, "Lucia di Lammermoor." This version, set against the backdrop of romantic Scotland, tells the story of Lucie, the sole female character, whose descent into madness is both enchanting and tragic. The production features the Orchestre symphonique de Québec and the Opéra de Québec chorus, with French surtitles to complement the performance.

**Cast:**
- LUCIE: Jodie Devos
- EDGARD: Julien Dran
- HENRI: Hugo Laporte
- And more talented artists.

**Creative Team:**
- Musical Direction: Jean-Marie Zeitouni
- Stage Direction: Nicola Berloffa
- Scenography: Andrea Belli
- Lighting: Valerio Tiberi

**Tickets:**
Available for purchase online, by phone at the Grand Théâtre de Québec Ticket Office (418 643-8131), or in person at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. Office hours vary, so please check in advance.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the dramatic intensity and exquisite music of "Lucie de Lammermoor" at the Opéra de Québec. Reserve your seats today and be part of a night filled with passion, drama, and unforgettable performances.

Lucie de Lammermoor

Grand Théâtre de Québec

"The subject for the 'Satin Slipper' comes from a Chinese legend about two celestial stars in love who, each year, having travelled far, manage to come within reach of each other without ever being able to come together from the disparate sides of the Milky Way.” So surmised Paul Claudel. The play, whose power of attraction has never wavered, occupies a special place in the theatrical repertoire of the 20th century: Written between 1919 and 1924 and first staged by Jean-Louis Barrault in an abridged version in 1943, it would have to await Antoine Vitez to be performed in its entirety. That production, performed in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes in 1987, lasted over ten hours and marked an entire generation of theatregoers, including Marc-André Dalbavie. Alternatively titled 'The Worst Is Not Always Certain', The Satin Slipper is an immense parable which alternates between the sublime, the comic and the disturbing. It is set in a specific era—the Spanish Golden Age—during which humanity experiences its first bout of “globalization”. Confronting a passionate desire for individual happiness, external imperatives and an aspiration for the universal, the work leads the spectator into a ongoing state hovering between hypnosis and joy. This new opera is the third world-premiere production commissioned by the Paris Opera for its cycle on French literature.

Julien Dran

Tenor

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