The Opera de Montreal Present World Premiere Of ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL - THE OPERA, 3/11-27
By: Molly Tracy Feb. 09, 2017
The Opéra de Montréal and TD Bank Group are proud to present the world premiere of Another Brick In The Wall - The Opera, based on the words and music of The Wall by Roger Waters, in an operatic version composed by Julien Bilodeau and directed by Dominic Champagne, assisted by Neilson Vignola. The show, presented by the Opéra de Montréal and part of the official programming for Montreal's 375th anniversary, is a new production by POCMP (Opera Concept MP). Performances take place on March 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, and 27, 2017, in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts.
This project brings together Quebec baritone Etienne Dupuis in the role of fallen rock star Pink, and several other exceptional artists: Julien Bilodeau, composer of the new operatic vision of the work; Dominic Champagne, stage director of this monumental work of the 1980s; and Alain Trudel, leading the Orchestre Métropolitain. Filling out the other roles are France Bellemare (The Mother), Jean-Michel Richer (The Father), Caroline Bleau (The Woman), Stéphanie Pothier (Vera Lynn), Dominic Lorange (The Teacher), Geoffroy Salvas (The Prosecutor), and Marcel Beaulieu (The Judge/The Doctor). Alain Trudel will conduct the Orchestre Métropolitain and the OdM Chorus. The production team also includes: Stéphane Roy (sets), Marie-Chantale Vaillancourt (costumes), Étienne Boucher (lighting), Johnny Ranger (video design), Louis Dufort (sound design), and Normand Baillargeon (theatrical advisor).
Another Brick In The Wall - The Opera
This timeless work, presented in an operatic adaptation, has been given a treatment worthy of the theme. Eight soloists, 48 chorus singers, 71 musicians, and a team of exceptional design professionals will infuse the work with a new dimension. The alienation and isolation of the central character of Pink-as well as his entire generation's struggle with disillusionment-will find a vehicle for expression in the total art form that is o
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