Lakmé

In coproduction with the Festival d’opéra de Québec

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Artists:

Lakmé: Azur Simard, soprano
Mallika: Julie Boutrais, mezzo-soprano
Gérald: Tayte Mitchell, tenor
Nilakantha: Élie Lefebvre Pellegrino, barytone
Jean-Luc Terrien, piano

Premiering at the Opéra-Comique in Paris in 1883, the opera Lakmé by composer Léo Delibes tells a story of impossible love. Lakmé, the young daughter of a Hindu priest, and Gérald, a fickle British soldier, are passionate about each other. Supporting these two characters with the odds stacked against them is Delibes’ refined and poetic music, expressing every nuance of their tragic destiny. Whether it is through the warm harmonies of the “Flower Duet” or the impressive brilliance of the famous “Bell Song,” Lakmé is a rich work that conveys the inspirations of the late 19th century’s Orientalist movement.

A classic for over 140 years, Souvenirs de Lakmé retains all the delicate charm and intoxicating finesse of the original work.