FEATURING

Lise Nougier, soprano (France)

Natasha Henry, soprano (Canada)

Emmanuel Hasler, tenor (France)

Klara Martel-Laroche, mezzo-soprano (Canada)

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Vinicius Costa (piano), Nadia Monczak (violin), Johanna Silberman (flute),

Frederick Speer (double bass), Marc-Antoine d’Aragon (host) and surprise guests.

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Chef Gabrielle Wicha, culinary pairings

Nathalie Deschamps, artistic direction and staging

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PROGRAM

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6:00 PM Welcome reception

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6:30 PM Five-course tapas dinner with musical interludes

- 1st course - Desire

- 2nd course - Play

- 3rd course - Seduction

- 4th course - Passion

- 5th course - Fire

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9:00 PM Final toast and words

 

An evening where passion envelops you

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You are cordially invited to an intimate and refined evening in the sumptuous setting of the Conseil des arts de Montréal, an emblem of Montreal's architectural heritage. Experience the encounter between lyrical art and exceptional gastronomy in a warm and exclusive atmosphere. This extraordinary benefit evening will support the 21st edition of the Canadian Institute of Vocal Arts, Canada's premier training ground for tomorrow's opera stars.​

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A unique artistic experience

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Discover opera as you've never experienced it! No traditional stage: you are literally surrounded by the performance, immersed in the emotional intensity of every aria, every glance, every gesture.

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Share with fellow guests these gripping moments where artists bring the greatest human passions to life. Let yourself be swept away from everyday life by the power of these narratives, carried by exceptional performers who embody each character with haunting authenticity.

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Original musical accompaniment brings together piano, violin, flute, and double bass for a rare richness of sound that enhances each aria in perfect acoustic intimacy. Each musical moment pairs perfectly with refined tapas-style gastronomic service by Gabrielle Wicha, creating an exceptional evening where every sense is engaged.

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