2022-2023 Impact Report

EMBRACING COMMUNITY

22/23 IMPACT REPORT

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTOR

OPERA UNITES AND INSPIRES

As a cherished supporter of opera, you play a vital role in nurturing a sense of community and belonging through this magnificent art form. Opera transcends time and place, captivating individuals from diverse backgrounds, and it’s your dedication that keeps this vibrant community thriving.

This season, we sent out our first donor survey. Among many valuable insights, we learned how you were introduced to the world of opera.

We discovered a rich tapestry of narratives – from students who seized the opportunity of standing-room tickets while abroad to individuals whose family legacies resonate with the stirring echoes of operatic arias. There are cherished memories of Saturday morning baking rituals with the Met Matinee Broadcast serving as the backdrop, as well as indelible recollections of those unforgettable first visits to the Opéra de Montréal.

Throughout the season, your steadfast support has enabled us to add new chapters to the story of opera. Your patronage has been a source of inspiration and resilience for our dedicated artists as they waited for over two years to grace the stage once again. Our audience, comprised of seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike, has experienced the enchantment of opera in ways that stir the soul, leaving them with a profound appreciation for the transcendent power of live music and the timeless relevance of the stories we’ve chosen to share.

Through your generosity and unwavering commitment, you have been a driving force behind the narratives we weave. Together, we come together as a close-knit community to extend our arms warmly to those who may discover their passion for opera through the impact of your support.

I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to you. As you peruse this report, please take a moment to reflect on your profound influence on the future of opera here in Montréal. Your deep love for this art form fuels our enduring journey together. We celebrate your involvement this season and acknowledge the lasting impact of our shared mission.

Patrick Corrigan General Director

Patrick Corrigan

On the cover:

Graduating artist Lucie St-Martin and Head Vocal Coach Ariane Girard during the year-end Gran finale! Concert

“It’s important to go back to basics and to remind ourselves that the real reason behind what we create with music is being able to share it with the people we love.”

Christopher Gaudreault, artist in residence at the Atelier lyrique

Artists from the 22/23 cohort take a bow at the year-end Gran finale! concert

THIS YEAR’S PERFORMANCES

IlTROVATORE

Verdi

September 10–18, 2022

“I enjoyed Il Trovatore immensely. It has been a long time since I have enjoyed an opera as much as this: the voices, the performances — and what can you say about the staging . . .”

Martin Watier, donor

Baritone Étienne Dupuis, in the role of the Count di Luna

LA BEAUTÉ DU MONDE

Bilodeau/Bouchard

November 19–27, 2022

“Many thanks to the Opéra de Montréal for enabling the creation of this masterpiece and particularly for giving its creators an opportunity to express their talent. This is one of the many reasons we are so proud of our opera company.”

Soprano Layla Claire, in the role of Jeanne Boitel

Stella Gignac and Patrick Ouellet, donors

L’ENFANT ET LES

SORTILÈGES

Ravel/Colette

February 4–5, 2023

“The tunes followed one another at breakneck speed, leaving the audience no time to grow bored. The staging and the imaginative and colourful costumes were breathtaking.”

Soprano Lucie St-Martin, soprano, in the role of L’enfant

Margot Charignon, L’Opéra, Revue québécoise d’art lyrique

AINADAMAR

Golijov/Hwang

March 18–26, 2023

“Around 8:15, my five-year-old daughter asked if it would be over soon. I said, “Yes,” thinking she was tired. Instead, she responded, “Oh no! Can we come back tomorrow?”

Joanie Lapalme, donor

Countertenor Luigi Schifano, in the role of Lorca, with dancer-choreographer Rocio Vadillo

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Puccini

May 6–16, 2023

‘‘Joyce El-Khoury has considerable vocal agility and lots of range. She is also a great actress and stole the show.”

Soprano Joyce El-Khoury, in the role of Cio-Cio-San

Eugénie Lépine-Blondeau, reporter for ICI Première

OPERA CREATION

What an incredible season! This year, we have once again done everything we could to give audiences a wide variety of artists, stories, and perspectives. From major operas such as Madama Butterfly and Il Trovatore to contemporary works such as Aindamar and La beauté du monde, we proudly offer our community rich and diverse programming. YOU help us achieve great things!

THE JOURNEY TO LA BEAUTÉ DU MONDE

What an adventure La beauté du monde has been! Last November, the Bilodeau-Bouchard collaboration finally won over the Montréal public. I’d like to thank you all for being with us every step of the way, enabling us to invest in the talent of our local artists.

This long journey began following the great success of the opera Les Feluettes in 2016, and the firm desire to work again with playwright Michel Marc Bouchard. This was made possible by his meeting with composer Julien Bilodeau, who, measure by measure and with genius, told us in music the wonderful story of Jacques Jaujard his key role in the rescue of the works at the Louvre during the Second World War.

Despite the postponements and shuffles imposed by the pandemic closures, our team stayed the course. In autumn 2022, we presented the first part of the Bilodeau-Bouchard collaboration, which will be completed this season with the presentation of La Reine-garçon.

What we’ll remember most of all from this journey is the immense pride we take in having brought a new work to life, and the fervent wish that this “beauty of the world” plays in other cities, for other audiences. I am deeply convinced that our creations carry essential, contemporary messages, and that they make a significant contribution to the musical history of Quebec and the world.

Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you, who unfailingly support these projects, which are as vital as they are daring. You are the fundamental support that enables our institution to grow and proudly advance into the 21st century.

See you in February 2024 for the next world premiere. In La Reine-garçon, you will meet an exceptional and inspiring woman who will renounce her crown to preserve her free will.

Long live opera!

Michel Beaulac Artistic Director

A COLOSSAL TEAM EFFORT!

Backstage — designers, technicians, stage managers, costumers, prop masters, hairdressers, makeup artists…

Onstage — soloists, understudies, choristers, extras

Orchestra pit — conductor, musicians

Audience members for this world premiere (four sold-out performances in Salle WilfridPelletier)

Left to right: Layla Claire, Allyson McHardy in the role of Rose Valland, and Damien Pass in the role of Jacques Jaujard

Matthew Dalen, tenor and graduate of the Atelier lyrique, in the role of Hermann Göring, and Émile Schneider in the role of Jacob

Your generosity makes it possible for us to both innovate and create. Here is a sneak peek at projects currently in development that you will surely hear more about in the months ahead.

COMING SOON ENIGMA

LA REINE-GARÇON

February 3–11, 2024

Following the major success of the operas Les Feluettes (2016) and La beauté du monde (2022), Quebec playwright Michel Marc Bouchard is back with his libretto for La Reine-garçon, an adaptation of the stage play Christine, la reine-garçon With music by Julien Bilodeau and staging by Angela Konrad (Yourcenar, une île de passions, 2022), you will hear great Canadian voices, including Joyce El-Khoury and Étienne Dupuis.

April 7—23, 2024

Produced in collaboration with the Opéra de Metz (France), this work for two tenors, a women’s choir and an orchestra was inspired by the play Enigma Variations by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt. Two Atelier lyrique graduates — Antoine Bélanger and Jean-Michel Richer — will perform the leading roles in this production, which was originally presented in France in 2022.

Antoine Bélanger and Jean-Michel Richer, Enigma

MULTIDIMENSIONAL OPERA

Premiere of an Opera Short

In collaboration with composer Laurence Jobidon (L’Hiver attend beaucoup de moi) and poet Queen Ka, this project turns operatic traditions on their heads by incorporating other languages and another medium — cinema. Stay tuned for this new operatic road trip.

OpéRA de poche

Opera of the future! OpéRA de poche is a research project aimed at refreshing and expanding the opera experience through augmented and virtual reality. Combining new technologies with artistic creation, this project involves the faculties of Arts and Sciences and Urban Planning of the Université de Montréal, the National Theatre School, and technology partners INEDI and Normal Studio.

Mars El-Akhal, and Michel Beaulac during a work session

TOMORROW’S OPERA STARS

“I like supporting opera primarily because it helps young people who are keen to maintain this tradition. There are many more of them now than I would have believed several years ago.”

Ronald Ouellette, donor

Back row: Christopher Gaudreault, Matthew Li, Mikelis Rogers, Marc-Antoine Brûlé, Angelo Moretti, Mishael Eusebio

Middle row: Sydney Frodsham, Ariane Girard, Holly Kroeker, Marie Maous, Geneviève Lessard

Front row: Karoline Podolak, Emma Fekete, Chantal Lambert, Esther Gonthier, Martina Myskohlid, Lucie St-Martin, Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe

A New Chapter at the Atelier lyrique

THANK YOU, CHANTAL AND WELCOME, JENNIFER!

Chantal Lambert and Jennifer Szeto

Wednesday, June 28, end of day. In the Opéra’s offices, the emotion is palpable. Atelier lyrique artists, teachers, management, employees — there isn’t a dry eye in the house as Chantal Lambert boxes up her personal belongings. Scores above all. Hundreds of scores.

Excitement and pride

For the woman who had directed the Atelier for more than 30 years, the time for retirement had come. Although she had been working on the transition for months — and although she has a thousand and one projects in her head — leaving these places, which she loved so much, is not easy.

“I’ve spent my entire professional life here, and I will definitely go through a grieving process. But I’m leaving with joy in my heart because, with the management of the Opéra and its generous philanthropists, we have succeeded in creating a training program that is at once unique and very human in scope. The Atelier lyrique in Montréal has become the place to go, attracting artists from major universities across North America.”

During the many poignant goodbyes, one interaction lasted a bit longer than the others: the one with brand-new director Jennifer Szeto, like an official passing of the torch between two authentic and committed women. Their bond was clear, and with good reason: the two musicians know one another well. In addition to being a former Atelier student, Jennifer has also often been a coach.

A seamless transition

To begin mastering the various aspects of her new role, the young director joined the Atelier team in March. “I have been fortunate in arriving at a time when everything is going swimmingly. We have expert coaches and a warm and healthy work environment. Chantal leaves an amazing legacy, and my first mission is to care for that legacy.”

A pianist by training, Jennifer Szeto is no novice when it comes to management. For five years, she managed the production company Musique 3 Femmes, which provides women with greater opportunities in the opera world. For this first-generation immigrant, who came to Canada from Hong Kong at the age of five, equity and diversity are the drivers of creativity. Those values will certainly underscore her priorities regarding the future — a magnificent future — of the Atelier lyrique.

We add our voices to yours as we welcome Jennifer and wish her the best of luck in her new role.

The Atelier lyrique Directorship receives generous support from the visionary sponsorship of Vanda Treiser

A YEAR OF GREAT TRAINING

The reputation of the Atelier lyrique has continued to grow since it was launched in 1984, thanks to the quality of our coaches and educational activities. Below, Atelier artists describe the direct impact of your funding on their professional development this season.

Christopher Gaudreault

‘‘The recording of demos at Domaine Forget de Charlevoix was an extraordinary experience for me, both personally and musically. The space and its acoustics were incredible, but what was most special to me was being able to spend quality time with my colleagues and the team. I also feel that the times when we return to our roots bring out the very best in us during the recording sessions. It also goes without saying that the riverfront site itself added to this wonderful experience.’’

Lucie St-Martin Soprano

“The core Atelier team — Ariane, Esther and Holly — provided outstanding training throughout the year. Within a few months, my vocal skills had evolved considerably, as did my confidence and my artistic identity, thanks to the ongoing care and attention of the team.”

Conductor and collaborative pianist

Mikelis Rogers

Baritone

“The high point of my training was working with our mental performance coach, Sieger Roorda. In our craft, we spend a lot of time concentrating on the physical aspects. However, just like athletes, half of the battle is played out in our heads. Sieger is very encouraging, and his work had an enormous impact on the quality of my performances.”

Sydney Frodsham

Contralto

“I adored working with director Aria Umezawa. She brought such a new perspective to opera, and her master classes were fun. Teiya Kasahara was another favourite guest, who led us in a discussion on how to make opera ethical today. This course gave me a different perspective on this art form, and my place within it.”

THE ATELIER LYRIQUE BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSE!

The 22/23 season gave our artists in residence an opportunity to fully embrace their stage experiences, while also putting to work everything they had learned. Here, in their own words, are some of their favourite onstage moments.

Angelo Moretti

Tenor

“My favourite onstage experience was playing the role of Ruiz in Il Trovatore, alongside Étienne Dupuis, Nicole Car, Marie-Nicole Lemieux and Luc Robert. It was such a surreal experience to be performing alongside actual professionals. Bowing to the audience with them at the very end was a dream come true.”

Emma Fekete

Soprano

“In terms of stage experience, the Emily concert at the Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur allowed me to shine while taking part in a new project. In addition, I was the understudy for Nuria in Ainadamar, and the director offered me extra understudy sessions. I was thus able to learn a lot during rehearsals without being onstage.”

Karoline Podolak

Soprano

“The entire L’enfant et les sortilèges project was an outstanding experience for me this year. I loved the process involved in putting on the show, as well as working with conductor Nicolas Ellis, Sylvain Scott, and all the singers. I was also very happy to have been able to do four performances of this production and to have had an opportunity to be professionally recorded.”

Mishael Eusebio

Tenor

“Thanks to my singing courses with Ariane, and my coaching sessions with Esther, I rediscovered my voice and my artistic talent. I am also grateful to have been able to proudly express my Filipino origins to the public during the final concert.”

TRAINING WITH A HUMAN TOUCH

Beyond providing coaching and stage experience, the Atelier lyrique maintains a very human focus, with bonds that strengthen day after day. Your support gives these young artists an ideal environment in which to reach their full potential. Thank you!

Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe

“The evolution of my journey at the Atelier lyrique, as both a pianist and at the mental level, has been priceless. I also greatly appreciated the contacts with donors and being able to take part in many concerts at the vocal arts café.”

“It is extraordinary to be able to learn each day and grow as an artist while also being able to do so within the unparalleled environment of a major opera company.”

Collaborative pianist

Matthew Li Bass

Marc-Antoine Brûlé

Tenor

“The entire Atelier lyrique team this year was like a big family. Whether it was the singers, or Ariane Girard, Chantal Lambert, or Esther Gonthier, there was wonderful chemistry between us all.”

Martina Myskohlid

Mezzo-soprano

“Within a competitive industry like ours, a place like the Atelier lyrique — where camaraderie reigns, where you are supported, and where you are part of a large family — is rare. All the artists who take part in the program are of course excellent singers, but also good people. And it’s a privilege to be able to work with such great individuals every day. We are so lucky to be here!”

OPERA IN THE COMMUNITY

“It was a pleasure and an honour to take part in these two unique shows. These community projects are vital when it comes to helping young people thrive. Through art, they express themselves more readily and let their imaginations and their inner strength develop more freely.”

Marina Gusti,

donor, on the projects Espace Transition à l’Opéra, and coOpéra

Final presentation of students from Espace Transition à l’Opéra in 2022–2023

MAKE WAY FOR THE LITTLE STARS OF coOpéra

Since 2004, coOpéra has given 100 fifth and sixth graders from four schools within the Montréal School Service Centre the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable personal, artistic, and cultural experience.

In May 2023, a new cohort of 90 students had an amazing opportunity to bring down the house at the Monument-National when they performed their production of Verdi’s Il Trovatore. With the help of a team of dedicated facilitators, the children rewrote the libretto, built sets and props, sang and danced.

And what better way than their own words to describe the extraordinary impact of this project on their lives? YOU made this possible!

“With the coOpéra project, I really liked getting to know friends from other schools. It’s a bit hard for me to be outgoing but, thanks to this project, I was able to do it, and I learned that I have that ability.”

Marcos, École de la Petite-Bourgogne

“My best memory: the final show. I loved this experience so much that I cried a little when I realized it was over. I would really like to do theatre again!”

Ekhamashish, École Jeanne-LeBer

“It was a great experience, and I really liked our coaches. Because the date of the show was set, we had to keep going. I had to learn 94 lines. I worked really hard. It gave me lots of confidence to do three shows in front of 800 people. I would love to have another experience like this!”

Roch, École Jeanne-LeBer

“For some of my students, the coOpéra project was literally their only reason to come to school. I have many students with significant difficulties, and successes are rare at the academic level. This project allowed them to feel valued, and to experience great things. Because of disadvantage at school, they don’t really have opportunities for such extraordinary experiences.”

Magali Hallé, teacher, École de la Petite-Bourgogne

Happy 20th birthday to the coOpéra Project!

The 2023 cohort of the coOpéra project

HEALTH AND INCLUSION FOR ALL

Since 2019, the Opéra de Montréal has supported the health and wellbeing of groups and individuals by sharing the many benefits of the operatic arts. This year included a new partnership with the Music and Health Institute (University of Ottawa) — a collaboration that makes it possible for us to measure the impact of our projects.

“The opera wanted to add a research component and was looking for more solid and more continuous data. Some research had been done in the past, but they sought to partner with us in order to ensure specific evaluation of their projects. I was particularly impressed by the number of projects put in place by the Opéra de Montréal over the past 15 years or so.”

Gilles Comeau, Director of the Music and Health Research Institute (University of Ottawa)

HELPING VOICES AND IDENTITY ALIGN: LA VOIX HARMONISÉE

In a similar vein to the RESPIRER (BREATHE) program — which provides workshops to help improve the breathing of people who suffered from COVID-19 and developed breathlessness and anxiety — this year, the Opéra de Montréal developed La voix harmonisée.

Created by Cédric Maguin, member of the Association québécoise des orthophonistes et audiologistes, and Charlotte Gagnon, mezzo-soprano and Manager, Social Impact and Education, this program uses the vocal techniques of opera singers to help transgender women balance their voices, and thus fully express their feminine identity.

“I was thrilled with the workshops, with Charlotte, and with everyone who took part in this project. We were truly a wonderful group, all with the same goals. We laid our souls bare and threw ourselves into the deep end together. It was very liberating and allowed us to learn to accept ourselves. Bravo to the Opéra de Montréal for this initiative. I would recommend it any day!”

Sophie Massicotte, participant

Some participants during the workshops La voix harmonisée

OUR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE

4 core areas (education, community, health and wellbeing, inclusion and diversity)

39 activities within 13 projects

HEALTH AND EDUCATION

10,739 participants

20 teaching artists in the community

1 new partnership: Music and Health Research Institute (University of Ottawa)

PROJECTS

IN ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE PROVINCE

For some time now, the Opéra de Montréal has developed a range of virtual tools to introduce as many people as possible to the magic of opera. This year, 8,501 young people were able to participate thanks in part to our partners: École en réseau, BAnQ (Cabane à culture) and the CSSDM (Carrefours d’apprentissage).

WONDERFUL RECOGNITION FOR LA GANG À RAMBROU

A favourite partner of the Opéra de Montréal for several years, La Gang à Rambrou allows adults with intellectual disabilities, or those with autism spectrum disorders, to co-create a show with facilitators and professional artists. This year, the project earned wonderful recognition: the jury of the Conseil québécois du loisir recognized the outstanding quality of the project, naming it a “Favourite” within the category of Networking Awards — Recreational Partnerships and Collaborations.

Bravo to the entire team!

Charlotte Gagnon (center) at the award ceremony with Pierre-Paul Leduc, President of the Conseil québécois du loisir, Paolo Jean, participant, Suzanne Beaulieu, Director and Valérie Walker, teaching-artist of La Gang à Rambrou

La Gang à Rambrou, show Fous l’camp Covid, 2021

PHILANTHROPY

THANK YOU!

As the curtain falls on another remarkable season, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you, dear donors. Looking back on all the moments we’ve shared, from the spectacular shows to the enchanting concerts and donor events, I am amazed and grateful for your generosity and engagement.

This year, we successfully completed our first-ever donor survey, a development that will now become an annual tradition. Your invaluable feedback will guide us and allow us to enhance your experience, improve our programs and services, and ultimately, better serve you.

Another highlight was the debut of a new fundraising event, OPERASTAR , which took place in August. It was an extraordinary afternoon of pure delight and inspiration, and its success speaks to the strong sense of community resonating around our company.

In addition to these milestones, we’ve expanded our sponsorship programs. Previously only available to donors supporting young artists at the Atelier lyrique, these new sponsorships allow individual donors to connect their contributions to our season artists or invest in the future of arts education and community projects.

Thank you for coming together to champion our artists and bolster our outreach and education endeavours. As we look forward to the seasons ahead, we continually strive to elevate our standards, find ways to keep you coming back for more, and encourage philanthropic support to add value to the community. Your involvement and enthusiasm inspire us and continue to give us hope for the future of opera.

With deepest appreciation,

Jean-Pierre Primiani Director of Development

Jean-Pierre Primiani

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Top photo: Season artists, subscribers and members of our donor community celebrate the launch of the 23/24 Season

Bottom photo: Diana Wall, Ginette Quintal, Mario Ménard, Vanda Treiser, Michel Hogue, Marie Youssef, and Jean-Pierre Le Clerc at the Madama Butterfly Ambassadors’ Circle cocktail (2023)

SAYING THANK YOU THROUGH MUSIC

Beyond your philanthropic support, your attendance at our recognition events gives us a chance to form authentic and enduring bonds. The least we can do is to thank you by sharing our most valuable possession: our love of music.

Here is an overview of the events that have allowed us, throughout the season, to share our common passion.

SUMMERTIME CONCERT

August 28, 2022

SEASON DEBUT CONCERT + DINNER

October 2, 2022

TALENT GALA

October 26, 2022

Event to launch the new season and meet the stars of the opera Il Trovatore, when rehearsals had only just begun

“These young artists get better by the day. Just wonderful. I really want to highlight the pianists, as they are really remarkable. Many thanks to one and all for a super evening!’’

Sue Wehner, donor

“It was truly a pleasure to see and hear the young performers and to share in their excitement and enthusiasm. The level of accomplishment was impressive, and I am certain that the Opéra will have a large talent pool at its fingertips in future!”

Alison Silcoff, donor

OPERA HOLIDAY SOCIAL!

December 7, 2022

CONCERT IN FLORIDA

February 12, 2023

A time of magic and sharing in the run-up to the year-end holiday season, as members of our philanthropic family lent their voices to those of members of the Atelier lyrique, singing several songs together as a choir.

“It was a wonderful event! Spending an afternoon listening to opera was magical! The ambience, food, and friendships added to a magnificent event! The music was enthralling, and it was extra special.”

Anna Cohen, donor

DRESS REHEARSAL AINADAMAR

March 16, 2023

OPERA TRIVIA NIGHT

April 4, 2023

Michel Beaulac met director Brian Staufenbiel for an interview before the dress rehearsal for this exciting new work.

“Bravo on the organization of this event. I found the questions varied and quite balanced, and each person could find something they were good at. It was truly pleasant to play in teams in such a warm atmosphere. The length of the quiz was also perfect. We had time to chat with other participants. Very pleasant.”

François Poirier, donor

ATELIER LYRIQUE’S GRAN FINALE! CONCERT

May 17, 2023

The traditional year-end concert by the Atelier lyrique, this time with the passing of the baton from former director Chantal Lambert to her successor Jennifer Szeto. Among other things, the event was highlighted by a video montage featuring messages from former Atelier students

DIRECTOR’S BRUNCH

June 11, 2023

OPERASTAR

August 13, 2023

A time to celebrate an extraordinary season together and to recognize the philanthropic leadership of members of our Director’s Circle.

A brand-new fundraising event, in which four artists from the Atelier lyrique were able to participate in a master class with Metropolitan Opera star Joyce DiDonato.

GOVERNANCE

It is a great pleasure to be continuing my mandate as President of the Board of Directors for a third year, and I would like to express my pride and admiration for the entire Opéra de Montréal team.

The 2022–2023 season brought us audiences that were both numerous and happy to connect with the artists on stage. Despite the difficult years we have just been through, we are happy to note that ticket sales have soared to new heights. I was also delighted by the extraordinarily innovative contemporary works presented this season. From Ainadamar to La beauté du monde, hats off to the Opéra de Montréal for their outstanding creativity!

With renewed enthusiasm, we will continue to nurture the growth that began last year and will continue to work on new initiatives and projects. Whether that involves the development of a new brand image, or organization-wide reflection on equity, diversity, and inclusion, I am convinced that the work underway is the is just the beginning of many great things to come!

Thanks to all of you — donors, partners, and volunteers — for your invaluable support of our opera company.

René Branchaud President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Me René Branchaud*

Lavery

PAST-PRESIDENT

Bernard Stotland*, FCA, FCPA Richter S.E.N.C.R.L./LLP

VICE-PRESIDENTS

Elizabeth Wirth*

Wirth-Brand Inc., Wirth Rail

Pascal Lépine*, MBA, Adm. A. Atypic

TREASURER

Sylvie Marois* National Bank, Private Wealth Management

SECRETARY

Alysia Yip-Hoi*

Founding Director, Maison Alysia

MEMBERS

Louis Arseneault

McGill University

François Carrier Desjardins Securities

Me Bruno-Étienne Duguay NOVACAP

Frédéric Godbout, CFA Desjardins Group

Me Joanie Lapalme Fasken

Dr François Loubert Angus Medical Clinic

Guillaume Marion Diagram Ventures

Richard Pan

Power Corporation du Canada

Louise Roy, O.C., O.Q. CIRANO

Emmelle Segal Company Administrator

Vanda Treiser

Company Administrator

* Executive Officers

René Branchaud

PARTNERS PARTENAIRES

PARTNERS

PARTENAIRES GOUVERNEMENTAUX / GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

PARTENAIRES DE PROGRAMMATION / PROGRAMMING PARTNERS

PARTENAIRE DE PRODUCTION / PRODUCTION PARTNER

PARTENAIRES ATELIER LYRIQUE / ATELIER LYRIQUE PARTNERS

Grands partenaires / Major Partners

Partenaires présentateurs / Presenting Partners

Partenaire des Auditions nationales / National Auditions Partner

MRS. VANDA TREISER et à la mémoire DE M. BENJAMIN TREISER

PARTENAIRES ACTION SOCIALE ET ÉDUCATION / CIVIC IMPACT AND EDUCATION PARTNERS

PARTENAIRES MÉDIAS / MEDIA PARTNERS

PARTENAIRES DE SERVICES / SERVICE PARTNERS

GRDN GLO Hôtel Zéro1

Marie-Claude Paquette, designer graphique

Place des Arts Sélect Vins AdVini ViniPassion

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

($10,000 AND MORE)

$1,000,000 AND MORE

Vanda Treiser Initiatives*

$250,000 AND MORE

Elizabeth Wirth

Fondation Azrieli*

Fondation RBC*

$100,000 AND MORE

Mrs. Vanda Treiser and to the memory of Mr. Benjamin Treiser*

$50,000 AND MORE

Succession Lise Beauchamp

Fondation J.A. DeSève

Fondation Sandra & Alain Bouchard

Claude Leblanc*

Pascal Lépine

Thérèse & Peter Primiani*

Carolyn & Richard J. Renaud

Succession Anne-Marie Trahan

Colleen & Mirko Wicha

Vickie Zhao & Alex Ionescu

$25,000 AND MORE

Famille Andrea Alacchi*

Naomi & Eric Bissell

Antoine Chagnon*

Fondation Jacqueline Desmarais

Ossama el Naggar

Mr. Gustel Fischer

Marie-Hélène Fox*

Julius Frohlich

Dr. Joyce Fung in memory of Theodore Fung

Lady Mireille & Sir Dennis B. Gillings

Isabelle Murray & Dominic Chalifoux*

Monique Roy & Claude Chevalier

Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites

Ruth & David Steinberg Family Foundation

Marie-Christine Tremblay & Jacques Marchand

Carolyn Vogelesang & Robert Dancik*

Joan Vogelesang & Fred Heese*

Sue & Soren Wehner*

Dre Nathalie Zan*

THANK YOU, MEMBERS OF THE AMBASSADORS’ CIRCLE!

$15,000 AND MORE

René Branchaud

Sigrid & Gilles Chatel

John Farrell & François Leclair

Carlos Idarraga

Famille Sanders

Fondation J. Armand Bombardier

Fondation Stéfane Foumy

Dr François Loubert

Emmelle & Alvin✝ Segal

Vickie Vouloumanos

Alysia Yip-Hoi Martin

$10,000 AND MORE

Louis & Jocelyne Audet

Nick Bakish

Martine Carré & Stéphane Tremblay

Bita & Paolo Cattelan

Patrick Corrigan & Marc Poliquin*

André Ferraro

Laurent Ferreira & Leslie Silver

Cynthia Fish

Marie Gagnon & René Malo

Stella Gignac & Patrick Ouellet

Norman & Diane Hébert

Fondation Famille Lavigne

Monique Lebuis Lachapelle

Pierre Pomerleau

Joe & Lise Racanelli

Nadia & David Sela

Mr. Bernard & Mrs. Merle Stotland

* Multi-year pledges

N.B. This list reflects donations made between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023

$5,000 AND MORE

Anonymous (2)

Doron Altman

Dre Andrée Boucher et Dr Louis-George

Ste-Marie

Felicia and Arnold Aaron Foundation

Fondation Pierre Desmarais Belvédère

Fondation Sibylla Hesse

Lloyd Johansson et Andrée Leduc

Eunice Mayers

Marcia McKenzie

Patrick Menda

Dr. W. Mark Roberts et Roula Drossis

Valeria Rosenbloom

Louise Roy, O.C., O.Q.

Lillian Vineberg-Goodman

Christopher Winn

$3,000

AND MORE

Anonymous (2)

Louis Arseneault

Antje Bettin

R. Boisvert et A. Imamedjian

Isabelle Westwick & François Carrier

Dre Françoise P. Chagnon

Micheline & Pierre L. Comtois*

Jean Duclos

Émile Ghattas, in memory of Mona

Latif-Ghattas

Joanie Lapalme & Alexandre McCormack

Jean-Pierre Le Clerc & Mario Ménard

In memory of Monique Lussier

Sylvie Marois

Dr. Jacqueline McClaran & Dr. Jonathan

Meakins

Robert Nadeau & Dre Marie Léonard

Vincent Picard-Dufresne

Sylvie Samson & Guillaume Marion

Jane M. Skoryna

Marie-Josée Verreault

Martin Watier

$1,200 AND MORE

Anonymous (5)

Louise Ahdoot

Munirah Amra

Nicholas Androsoff

Micheline & Raymond Bachand

Daniel A. Beaulieu

Bunny Berke & Larry Lusko

Carole & Myer Bick

Hyman Bloom

Danielle Blouin

Pierre-Yves Boivin

Louis Bouchard

Me Luc Bourbonnais

Pierre R. Brosseau

Susan C. Brown

Jean Charbonneau Toxicologue Inc.

Andrea Chavez

Dr J.P. Chiasson, MD, F.A.S.A.M.

Dr Richard Cloutier

Pierrette Couture & Henriot M. Sabourin

Drs. James C. & Caroline W. Dawson

Isabelle Demers

Mrs. Jill de Villafranca & Dr. David Kostiuk

James Dorff & Laurent Thibault

Michel Drapeau

Bruno-Étienne Duguay

Jean-Sébastien Dupont

Claire Fournelle

Antoine Gervais

Mouna & Elias Ghannoum

Frédéric Godbout

Mona Golfman

Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation

Julius H. Grey

Marina Gusti

Adele Hébert

Shuki Ho

Michel Hogue et Richard Raymond

Peter Hunt

Dr. Calvin Kalman

Judith Kavanagh

Éric Kougioumoutzakis

Nathalie Labrecque

Denise Lambert

Nan & Bill Lassner

Christiane LeBlanc

Hubert Lemelin

Thomas G. G. Leslie, MMM, CD

Dr André Levasseur

Éric Martel & Josiane Lamy

Fondation Martineau Drapeau

Eric & Jane Molson

Caroline Montminy

Ronald Ouellette

Louise Paré

Christine Paulino & Jean-Pierre Primiani

Margot Provencher

Famille Pierre Provencher

Ginette Quintal

Louis Racine

Évangéline Richard

Madeleine Roy

Lesley & Mark Robinson

Bernard St-Pierre Marcotte & Francine Ouellette

Howard Stotland

Karim Talaat

Robert Thibaudeau

Daniel Turp

Famille Vossos

Diana C. Wall

Christian Yaccarini

Dre Marie Youssef

N.B. This list reflects donations made between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023

$600 AND MORE

Philippe Alcouffe

Jody Banister

Guy Bouthillier

Elise Brochu

Richard de Blois

Claude A. Eddo

David Essiambre

Lucy Fellowes

Marjory Jolicoeur

Claude Lamonde

Jocelyne Langevin

Dany Leblanc

Robert J. Leroux

Hugo Lévesque

George E. Lovick

Serge B Melancon

Famille Moriss & Noppen

Jean-Pierre Paradis

Armand & Jeannine Tessier

THANK YOU, FRIENDS OF THE OPERA!

$120 AND MORE

Anonymous (25)

Patricia Abbott

Ted Allen

Gwenaëlle Andrieux

Guy Archambault

Jeannette Aster

Mychelle Bachand & Pierre Vincelette

Ms J. Bacon and Mr J. De Marre

Paul & Marielle Barré

Alain Baumann

Daniel A. Beaulieu

Robert Belanger

Robert Benguerel

Anna Benko

In memory of Jean-Guy Benoit

Paul Benoit

Colette Pilon & Howard Bergman

Michel Bertrand

Sophie Bezieau

Francesco Biondi Morra Di Belforte

In memory of Normand Blais

Eileen & Herb Borsuk

John Bossange and Lynne Poteau

Mathieu Bouchard

Denise Bourgeois

Nicole Brodeur

Susan Brown

Johanne Brunet

Anjali Caillat

Nicole Campeau

André Canakis

G. Castanheira

Marie-Andrée Champagne, Md, Inc

Moy Fong Chen

Peter Chiotis & Anthi Balafoutis

Elena Chirokova

Maryse Chynchuck

Linda Cochrane

Miriam Cooper

Melanie Coutu

Teodor Gabriel Crainic

Berney Creighton

Richard Crête & Suzanne Sabourin

Fred A. Curran

Isabelle Danis

Francine De Grandpré

Jan De Smet & Suzanne Venne

Laetitia De Sousa

Jean-Pierre Deschamps

Lise Deslauriers

Luc Doray

Judith Dowler

Suzanne Dubé & Laurence Green

Hélène-Louise Dupont Élie

Jacques Dussault

Edward M. Eisenberg

Denis Faucher

Léopold Ferron

Janice Fetsch

In loving memory of Kappy Flanders

Philantra Fondation

Marie-Fabienne Fortin

Jacques Gagnon

Lise Gagnon

Denyse Labrecque Gautrin

Laurent Gignat

Daniel Gosselin

Amy Grainger

Lynne Halpern

Peter D. Hannen

André Harvey

Patrice Hockenhull

Mauricio Idarraga

Your friendship is a cherished gift, propelling our mission forward. Connecting with you season after season is a true pleasure!

$120 and more (continued)

Christine Imbleau

Irena Iwanyckij

Claudine Jacques

Louise Julien

Thomas Kelly

Berthe Kossak

Rachel Krehm

Jean-Marie Lacoste

Dixi Lambert

Gilles Lanctôt

Claude Laneuville

Denis Lapierre

Andrée Laroche

Julie Laurence

Gérard Lavallée

Jean-Charles Le Brun & Normand-G. Robert

Marie-Claude Le Clair

Marronnier Le

Katerie Leclerc

Marcel D. Legault

Fern G. Lerner

Professor Jacob T. Levy

Mary Litwin

Michel Loffredo

Erik Mailhiot

René Marineau

Suzanne Masson

Andrée F. Mattii

Lise Mayrand

J Francois Melancon

Catherine Metzger-Silver

En l’honneur de Françoise Mageau

Mary C. Moffat

Jocelyne Morin

Mark Myskohlid

À la nourriture de l’âme

Lourdes Olguin Zuniga

Alain Orvoine

Georges Ouellet

Jean Ouellette

P.K. Pal

Jennifer Paquet

Desiree Park

Gianluca & Zephya Passarella

Louis Patenaude

Valerya Perelshtein

Vladimir Humberto Perez Zavala

Marie-Soleil Pichette

Lise Pierre Pierre

Denise Pilote

Real Plourde

Serge Poisson-de-Haro

In honour of Jean-Pierre Primiani

Zeina Rababy

Marc-André Roberge

Madeleine Rocheleau

Hélène Rochon

Michel Rochon

Richard Rodgers

Renée and Joseph Rouleau

Helene Rousseau

Yves Roy

Yolanda Sabetta

Aline Saverys

Marianne Schlegel

David Schulze and Mahalia Verna

Pierrette Shedleur

Heidy Simonin

Suzanne Spinelli

In memory of Henri St-Georges

Larry Stonesifer

Raymonde St-Pierre

In memory of Raoul & Helene Tessier

Yolande Tremblay

Suzanne Vadboncoeur

Lise Veilleux

Louise Veilleux

Régence Voyage

Dr. Abraham Wexler

Patrick Winser

Tamara Zakon

N.B. This list reflects donations made between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023