Organization

Conductor

Alain Trudel

Singer

Brandon Coleman

Bass-baritone

Paul Williamson

Tenor

Catherine Daniel

Mezzo-Soprano

Suzanne Taffot

Soprano

Orchestre Classique de Montréal

La Flambeau

Montreal

Canada

Salle Pierre Mercure

La Flambeau Bontemps

Public

Approved

For the world premiere of this chamber opera for four voices and chamber orchestra, the Quebec composer of Haitian origin David Bontemps has created a world of mystical melodies, whose Afro-Haitian musical motifs blend perfectly with the librettist's text. and Haitian playwright Faubert Bolivar .

Inspired by the traditions of West African mythology and Haitian voodoo culture, this opera denounces corruption, misogyny and abuse of power.

The opera will be sung by a cast of distinguished black opera singers and brought to life with dramatic staging and lighting.

English

La Flambeau by Bontemps, D., From (2023/2023), Conductor Alain Trudel, Salle Pierre Mercure, Montreal, Canada

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Program, About & Synopsis

Photos

Further reading

Performance Dates & Venues

Venues