| Marc Hervieux |
Introduction “Hervieux brought a powerful voice to it, making his two arias the evening’s show-stopping high points. His ‘Recondita armonia’ showed off his lyrical side, but it was in the thrilling ‘Vittoria’ in the second act that his brilliant top voice shook the rafters. His final act ‘E lucevan le stelle’ had members of the audience literally in tears.” (Tosca) Times Colonist, Victoria, B.C., J.H. Snape BiographySince being personally chosen by Valery Gergiev for a production of LA TRAVIATA in St. Petersburg, tenor Marc Hervieux’s career has reached a new level. His 2011-2012 season is highlighted by Canio in PAGLIACCI for Calgary Opera and Eisenstein in DIE FLEDERMAUS for Opera de Montréal as well as concerts of Italian arias for Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and a ‘Salute to Vienna’ in Edmonton. The previous season included much of the same repertoire with the addition of Edgardo in LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR for Opera Hamilton, and he continues to be in demand for personal appearances following the release of his chart-topping CDs: Après Nous and Italian Arias with Nézet-Séguin. The 2009-2010 season included the title role in PAGLIACCI and NELLIGAN for L’Opéra de Montréal, Edgardo in LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR for L’Opéra de Québec, a reprise of STARMANIA for Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, an Opera Gala for the Kingston Symphony and a series of Concerts-in-the-Park for Orchestre Metropolitain du grand Montréal. Highlights of recent seasons include the title role in Gounod’s FAUST for Calgary Opera, Alfredo in LA TRAVIATA for Edmonton Opera and Turridu in CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA for l’Opéra de Québec. He was featured by Orchestre symphonique de Laval, the Elora Festival and the Lachine Festival in Gala Opera evenings, reprised his starring role in STARMANIA for L’Opéra de Montréal and appeared at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall in ‘Bravissimo’. Hervieux has established himself as an audience favorite in a number of centers across Canada in roles such as Cavaradossi in TOSCA and Estacio’s FROBISHER for the Calgary Opera, Rodolfo in LA BOHEME, Roméo in ROMÉO ET JULIETTE, Alfredo in LA TRAVIATA, il Duca in RIGOLETTO and Luigi in IL TABARRO for l’Opéra de Montréal, Rodolfo in LA BOHEME, the title role in LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN and des Grieux in MANON for L’Opéra de Québec, plus more performances of the wildly popular STARMANIA. He was also ‘on call’ as cover artist at the Met for Cassio in OTELLO and in concert, he appeared in an opera gala with Orchestre symphonique de Longueuil and a Broadway concert with Symphony New Brunswick. He sang Alfredo for the Cap d’Antibes Festival and also with Zubin Mehta and the New Israeli Philharmonic. Other credits include Pinkerton for Minnesota Opera and Edmonton Opera, Cavaradossi in TOSCA and Edgardo in LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR for Pacific Opera Victoria, and Rodolfo in LA BOHEME in Edmonton. Mr. Hervieux has been a special guest artist at the Annual Richard Tucker Gala at New York’s Alice Tully Hall. International credits include Des Grieux in MANON at Malaga Opera (Spain) and Bastia Opera (Corsica) and in Haydn’s SCHÖPFUNG with Taipei’s Contemporary Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Hervieux has sung many times with the Montréal Symphony under conductor Charles Dutoit in works such as LE ROSSIGNOL, ELEKTRA and LES MAMMELLES DE TIRÉSIAS. With l’Orchestre Metropolitain, he has sung Beethoven’s SYMPHONY No. 9 and Verdi’s REQUIEM conducted by Nézet-Séquin. He also appeared as tenor soloist in Verdi’s REQUIEM with Yoav Talmi and l’Orchéstre Symphonique de Québec. Other credits include L’Orchestre symphonique de Longeuil, the Montréal Orchestral Ensemble, the Laval Symphony (Jean-Francois Rivest), and the Lanaudière Symphonia (Stéphane Laforest). He completed his advanced musical studies at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec in Montréal. Subsequently, he was a member of the Montréal Opera’s Atelier Lyrique and also attended the Advanced Role Preparation studio of the Florida Grand Opera in Mia The Québec native has received awards, including scholarships from the Jacqueline Desmarais Foundation, the Diana Soviero prize for promising young artists and was the first recipient of the Gautier-Létourneau scholarship. He was a finalist for the Jeunesses Musicales du Canada Joseph-Rouleau scholarship and has also been awarded scholarships by the Charles-Émile Gadbois Foundation. Mr. Hervieux was soloist in a royal command performance before his Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and has also appeared in musicals ranging from THE MAN OF LA MANCHA and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC to THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and HAIR. He can be heard on the soundtrack for the films ‘Matroni et Moi’, ‘Hugo et le Dragon’ and the American production ‘Space Travels 2001’. His Christmas CD released in the fall of 2009 went straight to the top of the charts. January 2012For further information, please visit www.marchervieux.com Full RepertoireOpera
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Reviews“Returning to Calgary after his highly successful performance of Filumena, tenor Marc Hervieux is even more commanding here, his singing in the central role of Cavaradosi thrilling and absolutely first class. From the famous opening aria, Recondita Armonia, to the equally well-known final aria in the prison, Hervieux is the ideal Cavaradosi, superb in the stentorian aspects of the role, but effective too in the many duets and conversational moments. This is a fully mature vocal performance of the role, consistent with the best international standards.” The Calgary Herald – Kenneth DeLong
“Hervieux was a powerhouse on both fronts, looking and sounding the part of the stormy stevedore Luigi”. Montreal Gazette – Arthur Kaptainis
“La revelation de IL TABARRO reste cependant Marc Hervieux…Hervieux a projeté une grande voix de tenor et incarné l’amant coupable avec la plus grande vérité. La Presse – Claude Gingras
“Marc Hervieux has a nuanced, lovely tenor, his French diction is impeccable and he portrayed the tormented poet, Hoffmann with intensity from start to finish.” ( Quebec City) Opera Canada – Renée Maheu
“Marc Hervieux was a searingly ardent Cavaradossi.” Opera Canada – Robert Jordon
“Hervieux sings with glorious warmth, vigour and fervour his voice is intoxicating, rich soaring.” Times Colonist – Grania Litwin
“Hervieux brought a powerful voice to it…his two arias the evening’s show-stopping high points…showed off his lyrical side…his brilliant top voice shook the rafters. His final act ‘E lucevan le stelle’ had members of the audience literally in tears.” Vancouver – J. H. Stape
“The greatest source of solo interest however, was Marc Hervieux, a ringing tenor with spotless production throughout his range…standing out as Cassio with his clear, steady voice.” The Gazette – Arthur Kaptainis
“Marc Hervieux (Pinkerton)…his voice is solid and beautiful and every phrase was a delight.” Opera News – John Charles
“…the gentle, lyrical voice of tenor Marc Hervieux” (‘Nadir’ – THE PEARL FISHERS) Georgia Strait ( Vancouver) – Jessica Werb
“Au plan strictement vocal, le tenor Marc Hervieux fut le plus remarquable. La voix est puissante et plutôt belle.” La Presse (Montréal) – Claude Gingras
“ Quebec tenor Marc Hervieux, Rodolfo, has all the technical elements in place and produces a bright penetrating tone.” Opera Canada ( Edmonton) – Bill Rankin
“Vocally, Marc Hervieux made a suitable Romeo, his well-focused lyric tenor soaring to the heights with ease and his voice containing a pleasing ring.” Calgary Herald – Kenneth DeLong
“ Marc Hervieux made a splendidly ringing case for Frederico’s Lament…confident delivery and ardent feeling for line are the stuff of which careers are made.” The Gazette – Arthur Kaptainis
“Parlant, de Marc Hervieux, celui-ci est apparu en pleine possession de ses moyens dans ‘Recondita armonia, appuyé de façon irreproachable et chantéavec une justesse parfaite.” Le Soleil – Richard Boisvert |