Richard Strauss's operatic masterpiece Der Rosenkavalier (Le Chevalier à la rose) returns to Montreal for the first time in over thirty years, presented in concert version as a co-production between Opéra de Montréal and the Orchestre Métropolitain. The work is celebrated for its nostalgic Viennese waltzes and Mozartian comedy, wrapped in music of extraordinary elegance and expressivity.
Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an exceptional international cast: Diana Damrau (soprano) as the Marschallin, Emily D'Angelo (mezzo-soprano) as Octavian, Erin Morley (soprano) as Sophie, Peter Rose (bass) as Baron Ochs, and Thomas Ebenstein (tenor) as Valzacchi. The Orchestre Métropolitain provides orchestral support.
The opera is performed in German with French and English surtitles. Tickets range from $92 to $265 (taxes and fees included), available through Opéra de Montréal and the Orchestre Métropolitain.
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Le Chevalier à la rose - Diana Damrau, Emily D'Angelo & more (Opera Concert) — 28 January.
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Diana Damrau
Emily D'Angelo
Erin Morley
Peter Rose
Thomas Ebenstein
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin is a renowned Canadian conductor known for his work in classical music and opera, serving as Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra. His notable recordings include a celebrated cycle of Beethoven symphonies with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and acclaimed opera productions such as Verdi's *La Traviata*.
Orchestre Métropolitain
The Orchestre Métropolitain is a Montreal-based symphony orchestra led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, known for their acclaimed recordings of French and Russian repertoire. Their notable works include celebrated recordings of Berlioz's *Symphonie Fantastique* and Tchaikovsky's symphonies, which have earned international critical praise.
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