| Alexandre Sylvestre |
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“ Alexandre Sylvestre, one of many Atelier participants, was strong both vocally and histrionically as the Duke [of Verona].” The Gazette – Arthur Kaptainis Translation BiographyA native of Québec, Alexandre Sylvestre studied at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal where he successfully obtained the “Premier Prix avec Grande Distinction.” In the 2010-2011 season, he appeared for L’Opéra de Montréal as Monterone in RIGOLETTO and Colline in LA BOHEME, and as Schaunard in Pacific Opera Victoria’s production of the Puccini masterpiece. Also on his schedule were performances as Sacristan in TOSCA for Edmonton Opera and Donner in concert performances of DAS RHEINGOLD with Nagano and Orchestre symphonique de Montreal. During the 2009-2010 season, he appeared with Nezet Seguin and Orchestre Metropolitain du Grand Montreal at the Lanaudiere, and was Betto in GIANNI SCHICCHI, Sacristan in TOSCA and Pietro in SIMON BOCCANEGRA, all for L’Opéra de Montréal. Other highlights include Jack Wallace in LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST, Nourabad in LES PECHEURS DE PERLES, Duke of Verona in ROMÉO ET JULIETTE and Yamadori in MADAMA BUTTERFLY for Opéra de Montréal, featured roles in DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE both for Pacific Opera Victoria and in London, Ontario and appearances with Les Violons du Roy in Charpentier’s MESSE DE MINUIT and Haydn’s STABAT MATER. He also took part in the premiere of a work based on the writings of Jacques Cartier for Quebec City’s 400th Anniversary.. Mr. Sylvestre sang the roles of Figaro in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO with the Opera Centre in Sulmona, Italy and Pausania (une education manqué) with the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute. An Alumnus of Atelier Lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal, Mr. Sylvestre made his official debut with Opéra de Montréal in 2005 in the roles of Zalzal and the Chief of Police in L’ÉTOILE by Chabrier and was later invited to appear in the Opéra de Montréal’s Gala in December 2006. His roles at the Conservatoire in Montréal were Count Almaviva in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Paquiro in LES GOYESCAS and the title role in GIANNI SCHICCHI. With the Conservatoire Orchestra he was heard in Verdi’s REQUIEM, Bach’s MAGNIFICAT, and Handel’s MESSIAH. He has been awarded bursaries from ARAM, the Wilfrid-Pelletier Foundation, Jeunesses Musicales of Canada, was a winner at the Ottawa New Discoveries Auditions and received the Silver Medal in the vocal category of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Competition. January 2012
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Reviews“Sylvestre displayed real comic talent and timing, which, aided and abetted by Ramirez and Segal, made for one of the funniest music lessons I’ve seen in a while.” "Alexandre Sylvestre, another bass-baritone, nailed the role of the Sacristan, combining the kind of rich sound and comic timing we equate with a great house on a good day. Why did he not get the bravos he deserved?" The Gazette - Arthur Kaptainis “ Alexandre Sylvestre, one of many Atelier participants, was strong both vocally and histrionically as the Duke [of Verona].” The Gazette – Arthur Kaptainis Translation“…la courte apparition d’ Alexandre Sylvestre est significative…” La Presse – Claude Gingras“…the short appearance of Alexandre Sylvestre is significant…” La Presse – Claude Gingras Translation“Voix chaude, voix qui vient du coeur, voix bien timbre…authentique comique.” La Presse – Claude Gingras“Warm voice, a voice which comes from the heart with a good tone…genuinely funny.” La Presse – Claude Gingras Translation“Il dominera d’ailleurs, par sa stature, sa voix et son aisance, la distribution de Gianni Schicchi, de Puccini.” La Presse – Claude Gingras“He dominated, furthermore, by his stature, his voice and his ease, the role of Gianni Schicchi by Puccini.” La Presse – Claude Gingras Translation“Parmi le members de l’Atelier lyrique, retenons Alexandre Sylvestre et la surprise cause dans ‘O du mein holder Abendstern’ in Wagner’s Tannhäuser.” Res Musica.com – Jacques Hétu“Among the members of the Atelier lyrique, let us recall Alexandre Sylvestre and the surprise caused in ‘O du mein holder Abendstern’ in Wagner’s Tannhäuser.” Res Musica.com – Jacques Hétu Translation“ Alexandre Sylvestre, l’une de nos nouvelles voix les plus solides.” La Presse – Claude Gingras |