Agenda - Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin

Agenda

Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin

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Soprano and Mezzo : Chemestry, Rivalery, Ambiguity ?

Soprano and Mezzo : Chemestry, Rivalery, Ambiguity ?

Alex

Thursday 27th, August 2026

Come and join us on the 27th of August, 8:00 pm, to live an unforgettable night :: a private Concert in Alex ! Our program focuses on two main subjects : Great Arias and great duets, depicting relationships between Mezzos and Sopranos across opera. The concert will be performed by soprano Alix de Guérines, and mezzo-soprano Léontne Maridat-Zimmerlin, both rising stars of the French new generation. They will be accompanied by Gretel Jazeron, international pianist. Private show, please contact Léontine for more information about booking fees

Arias that conquered the World

Arias that conquered the World

Kaunas, Lithuania

Thursday, September 3rd 2026

ORCHESTRE SYMPHONIQUE DE LA VILLE DE KAUNAS

Chef principal : Constantine Orbelian (États-Unis)
Directeur : Algimantas Treikauskas

Solistes :
Teona Todua, soprano (Ukraine)
Leontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, mezzo-soprano (France)
Eglė Wyss, mezzo-soprano (Lituanie)
Kohei Yamamoto, ténor (Japon)
Ju Shang, baryton (Chine)
Juan Carlos Heredia, baryton (Mexique)

Direction musicale : Jonas Janulevičius

Grands airs et duos d’opéras et d’opérettes célèbres
Concert partenaire de la fondation SIAA.

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Le Nozze di Figaro

Le Nozze di Figaro

Auditorio de Tenerife

11th, 13th, 15th, 17th of October 2026

In a house where masters and servants cross paths in hallways full of secrets, laughter masks something much more serious: abuse of power, love on the verge of collapse and dignity pushed to its limits. The Countess stifles her humiliation, Susanna negotiates her freedom, and Figaro swallows his rage. They distrust one another and know the system is unfair, yet the festivities continue…

This opera will be performed with singing in Italian and overtitles in Spanish and English.

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Operalia

Operalia

Shanghai

October 26th to November 2nd

Founded in 1993 by Plácido Domingo, Operalia – The World Opera Competition is an international singing competition created to discover and support some of the most promising young voices in opera. Open to singers aged 20 to 32, it brings together artists from around the world and gives them the opportunity to perform before a jury made up of leading figures from the international opera industry.

In 2026, Operalia will take place in Shanghai, China, from October 26 to November 1. Presented by Rolex, this edition will be hosted in collaboration with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and the Shangyin Opera House.

A group of 34 young international singers has been selected to take part in the 2026 competition. Throughout the quarterfinals and semifinals, the candidates will perform a selection of operatic arias before the jury, with the most outstanding singers advancing to the final gala concert with orchestra.

Beyond the prizes themselves, Operalia is widely regarded as an important international platform for the next generation of opera singers. The competition offers young artists exceptional visibility, the opportunity to perform in front of influential professionals from the opera world, and the potential to take a significant step forward in their careers.

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National Bretagne’s Orchestra presents Schubert - 5th and 8th Symphony, Lieder

National Bretagne’s Orchestra presents Schubert - 5th and 8th Symphony, Lieder

Opéra de Rennes

November 20th and 21st

Schubert – My Dream

The Orchestre national de Bretagne presents a concert dedicated to Franz Schubert, combining orchestral music, voice and spoken text.

Conducted by Nicolas Ellis, the programme includes excerpts from Schubert’s Symphonies No. 5 and No. 8 “Unfinished”, as well as a selection of Lieder.

Mezzo-soprano Léontine Maridat Zimmerlin and actor Dylan Maréchal join the orchestra for this journey into Schubert’s sensitive and poetic world.

Cast

Orchestre national de Bretagne
Conductor: Nicolas Ellis
Mezzo-soprano: Léontine Maridat Zimmerlin
Actor: Dylan Maréchal

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A night at the Opera

A night at the Opera

Theatre de Verdure 23 Avenue Jean Moulin 47110 SAINTE-LIVRADE-SUR-LOT

Sunday, August 16 at 8:30 PM

Presented by Jean-Michel Dhuez of Radio Classique, this special evening invites audiences to discover how some of the world’s greatest composers drew inspiration from masterpieces of literature and theatre to create some of the most beautiful operas in the repertoire.

The first part of the evening celebrates iconic works such as Mozart’s *The Marriage of Figaro* and Rossini’s *The Barber of Seville*, whose characters and stories have become universally beloved.

The second part is devoted to Verdi’s *La Traviata*, inspired by Alexandre Dumas fils’ *The Lady of the Camellias*. Through extended excerpts from this deeply moving opera, the artists will bring to life the story of Violetta, one of the most poignant heroines in the operatic repertoire.

An exceptional evening to bring the festival to a close, filled with passion, drama and unforgettable musical emotion.

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One, two, three voices

One, two, three voices

Montpellier, Salle Pasteur, Le Corum

July 16th, Thursday 2026, 12:30 pm

As part of the warm and welcoming Radio France Occitanie Montpellier Festival, Brenda Poupard, Anouk Defontenay and Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin—three young singers, each gifted with a beautiful mezzo-soprano voice—will come together for a concert unlike any other. Selected in 2025 to take part in a masterclass led by Marianne Crebassa, herself a mezzo-soprano, the idea arose to invite them one year later to perform together, alongside their close musical partner, pianist Anne Pagès-Boisset. Although they share the same vocal range, their voices are strikingly different in colour, allowing them to alternate between solo, duo and trio numbers without ever giving the impression of a single voice simply multiplied two or three times. With music by Pauline Viardot, Bizet, Gluck and others, this programme offers a threefold exploration of the mezzo-soprano voice.

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Recital for Mezzo-Soprano, Piano and String Quartet

Recital for Mezzo-Soprano, Piano and String Quartet

Pont-Croix

July 11th, Satudray, 2026

At the Pont-Croix Festival – Voice and Chamber Music (summer 2026), the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon provides its warm acoustics for a recital where the voice meets the art of the string quartet: mezzo-soprano Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (nominated as Lyric Artist Revelation at the Victoires de la Musique Classique 2026) joins forces with pianist Gabriel Durliat and the Quatuor Hermès—winners of the Geneva Competition and quartet in residence at the Fondation Singer-Polignac—for a journey through French music, rich in poetry, clarity, and sweeping lyrical impulse. The programme (Saturday 11 July 2026) moves from Fauré to Debussy, Duparc to Chausson, and culminates in Ravel’s String Quartet, including the jewel of chamber song, Chausson’s Chanson perpétuelle for voice, quartet and piano.

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Festival International de Colmar - Recital

Festival International de Colmar - Recital

Koïfhus - Salle Roesselmann (XIVe -XVe s.) Colmar

July 7th, Tuesday 2026

The Zimmerlin-Dechambre duo was born out of friendship and a shared love of music.

After working on several projects at the CNSMDP, Louis and Léontine found themselves in the same class at Génération Opéra 2025-2026. This marked the beginning of a long-term collaboration. The duo won first prize at the Clermont-Auvergne Opera Competition and performs regularly in a variety of programmes. Léontine Mardiat-Zimmerlin, an academician at the Opéra Comique 2024-2025, is an Adami 2025 artist. This new season, she is making her debut at the Capitole in Toulouse, the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, and in Tenerife. For his part, Louis Dechambre is joining the Paris National Opera Academy for 2025-2026.

Gabriel Fauré: La chanson d’Ève, Op. 95 (ext. No. 1) – Paradis

Clara Schumann: Sechs Lieder, Op. 13 – Nos. 1 to 4 – Ihr Bildnis – Sie liebten sich beide – Liebeszauber – Der Mond kommt still gegangen

Gabriel Fauré: Trois mélodies, Op. 18 – Nell – Voyageur – Automne

Felix Mendelssohn: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (excerpt), Träumerei

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Six romances, Op. 73 (extract no. 6) and Op. 38 (extracts nos. 2, 3, 6) нова, как прежде, один

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Six romances, Op. 38 – То было раннею весной – Средь шумного бал

Alberto Ginastera: Dos canciones, Op. 3 Canción a la luna lunanca – Canción al árbol del olvido

G. Enesco: Three Melodies, Op. 4 – Le désert – Le Galop – Soupir

Gabriel Fauré: Après un rêve, Op. 7 No. 1

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Carmen - G. Bizet

Carmen - G. Bizet

Capitole de Toulouse

26th June to 6th July 2026

Role of Mercédès (all casts)

Carmen is the most popular opera in the world, and one of the most moving—a searing tragedy of a woman who confronts her fate to assert her freedom to the very end.

In 2022, Marie-Nicole Lemieux made a historic debut in the title role, despite the challenging context of the health crisis. To overcome that difficult time and to offer you once again, in the best possible conditions, Jean-Louis Grinda’s beautiful production, a swift revival was essential. This revival promises to be spectacular, with two exceptional casts and Leo Hussain at the podium, an ideal conductor in the French repertoire.

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Recital for voice and piano

Recital for voice and piano

Clermont-Ferrand's Opera House

Wednesday, May 13th 2026

Winners of the 28th International Singing Competition of Clermont-Ferrand

Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin and Louis Dechambre embody a new generation of talented and committed opera artists. As members of the “Génération Opéra” 2025–26 class, they stand out for their remarkable journeys and multidisciplinary approach.

Winners of the most recent edition of the International Singing Competition of Clermont-Ferrand — which, for the very first time, awarded a piano-vocal duo — Léontine and Louis perfectly embody the youth and boldness of today’s operatic scene.

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Pygmalion - Jean-Philippe Rameau

Pygmalion - Jean-Philippe Rameau

rmstadt, Deutsch Philharmonie Merck

Saturday 9th, May

Founded in 1991 by Christophe Rousset, Les Talens Lyriques have established themselves as one of the leading period-instrument ensembles, with a career shaped by Baroque opera and tragédie lyrique, as well as programmes spanning from the Baroque to the Classical era. Their work combines concerts, staged productions, and recordings, and has been recognised internationally for many years.

For Rameau’s Pygmalion, a one-act acte de ballet first performed in 1748, Christophe Rousset conducts Abel Zamora in the title role, alongside Neima Fischer, Michèle Bréant, and Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin.

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1 piano for 4

1 piano for 4

Eglise du Cep Saint-Maur, 68 Avenue Carnot, Saint-Maur-des-fossés

May 3rd 2026, Sunday

1 piano, 2 voices, 4 hands… and a thousand stories to tell!
This is the starting point of this original recital, where roles intertwine, hands multiply, and voices engage in dialogue to create a world that is both playful and poetic.

For this special occasion, two piano-voice duos, finalists of the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Competition, come together: Félix Merle (baritone) and Flore-Élise Capelier (piano), alongside Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano) and Ayano Kamei (piano).

The four artists share far more than a stage: they are all alumni of the Académie de l’Opéra Comique and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP), where they forged strong artistic and personal bonds. Longtime friends, they reunite here to create a program that reflects who they are—rooted in excellence and the joy of sharing.

Throughout this recital, they invite you to step into the world of storytelling: whispered or radiant tales, whimsical characters, and emotions laid bare. A journey where music becomes narrative, and where the four performers play with the conventions of the recital to reinvent its very form.

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Le Nozze di Figaro - W.A. Mozart

Le Nozze di Figaro - W.A. Mozart

Teatro di Manzoni - Pisotia

Saturday, April 19th

Role debut : Marcellina. At the Teatro Manzoni in Pistoia, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is presented in a production directed by Roberto Valerio and conducted by Daniele Giorgi, with the Orchestra Leonore. The Coro Filarmonico di Torino “R. Maghini”, prepared by Claudio Chiavazza, joins the musical forces.

The cast brings together Robert Gleadow (Count Almaviva) and Valentina Farcas (Countess Almaviva), alongside Roberto Lorenzi (Figaro) and Arianna Vendittelli (Susanna). Laila Salome Fischer appears as Cherubino, with Léontine Maridat Zimmerlin (Marcellina), Valerio Morelli (Bartolo), Jorge Navarro Colorado (Basilio) and Nika Gorič (Barbarina).

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Recital Women composer

Recital Women composer

Les Maisonnettes - Gargenville

March 27th, Friday

Ayano Kamei (piano) and Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano), top prizewinners of the 13th International Nadia & Lili Boulanger Singing-Piano Competition (Grand Prix Rainier III of Monaco), place their musical partnership at the service of a recital devoted to women composers, bringing to light works too rarely heard and restoring these creative voices to the spotlight. The programme weaves a sensitive, wide-ranging journey—from the refined melodic art of Hedwige Chrétien, or Ina Boyle, to the expressive intensity of song in Clara Schumann, the elegance and wit of Pauline Viardot, the Romantic sweep of Augusta Holmès, and other composers besides—moving between intimacy, salon brilliance, and dramatic breadth. Set within the intimate atmosphere of Les Maisonnettes in Gargenville—the former home of Nadia and Lili Boulanger, now a place of memory and culture—the concert resonates with particular meaning: acquired by the town to preserve and share this legacy, the house still bears the imprint of a living musical history and has welcomed many great figures over time. Awarded the “Maison des Illustres” label, this singular venue now hosts concerts and cultural events, continuing the spirit of transmission that has long animated its walls.

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Victoires de la Musique Classique

Victoires de la Musique Classique

Quartz - Brest - France 3

20st March, Frdiay, 2026

Réflexion durant 4 secondes

Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin has been nominated in the “Young Lyric Artist Revelation” category at the Victoires de la Musique Classique 2026. The 33rd ceremony will take place on Friday 20 March 2026 at Le Quartz – Scène nationale de Brest, the city’s renowned performing arts venue. The event will be broadcast live at 9:00 pm on France 3 (television) and France Musique (radio), allowing around one million viewers and listeners to follow the evening simultaneously. The Orchestre National de Bretagne, conducted by the young conductor Nicolas Ellis, will accompany the performances throughout the night. It is a major annual musical celebration of excellence on the French classical scene, with a particular spotlight on the year’s outstanding talents.

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Roméo and Juliette - C. Gounod

Roméo and Juliette - C. Gounod

Théâtre des Champs Elysées

7th to 15th February 2026

After several adaptations drawn from the Italian repertoire and Mozart, this season we invite you into the world of French music with the story of the lovers of Verona, set to music by Charles Gounod. This is a new opportunity to come and sing, so that the youngest audience members can discover and fall in love with opera.

Everything you need to prepare is provided: educational materials, singing workshops, and a vocal warm-up before the performance... We are counting on all of you—young and old alike!

New production
Coproduction | Théâtre des Champs-Élysées | Opéra de Massy | Opéra de Reims | Opéra National de Bordeaux

La Caisse des Dépôts, the main partner of participatory opera, is committed to making culture accessible to young audiences.
ARKEMA, sponsor of youth operas, supports initiatives to raise awareness of music.
The ENGIE Corporate Foundation, patron of accessibility at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, supports initiatives for young people with disabilities.

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Operatic follies

Operatic follies

Théâtre Montansier

Sunday, decembre 21st 2025

In a sparkling and bold program, Génération Opéra invites you to celebrate the end-of-year festivities alongside four young artists, recognized on the French operatic scene for their passion and talent.

From operetta to opera, set off to discover the greatest pages of the repertoire on a journey spanning two centuries of history! Glitter and thrills will be on the agenda with soprano Tamara Bounazou, mezzo-soprano Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, and tenor Abel Zamora, accompanied by pianist and vocal coach Louis Dechambre… there’s no doubt a gust of madness will sweep through the Théâtre Montansier…

Made up of the leading directors of opera houses currently in post across France, Génération Opéra has set itself the goal of encouraging the discovery, professional integration, and promotion of young opera artists. The artists from the GO cohort you will hear in this concert are supported by Génération Opéra for two years.

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Jaroussky's Academy Schubert Concert

Jaroussky's Academy Schubert Concert

Friday, Decembre 19th 2025

With the participation of Stéphane Degout (voice), Nemanja Radulović (violin), Anne Gastinel (cello), and Tanguy de Williencourt (piano), the Young Talents of the Schubert cohort invite you to a Schubertiade—a special musical occasion in the spirit of the musical and cultural gatherings dedicated to Franz Schubert.

Immerse yourself in a program devoted to Romanticism and let yourself be captivated by the artists’ passion and virtuosity as they perform some of the finest vocal and instrumental works.

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Piano and Voice Recital – Women Composers

Piano and Voice Recital – Women Composers

Invalides - Paris

Monday, December 1, 2025

The program of this young duo, winner of the 2025 Nadia and Lili Boulanger Voice and Piano Duo Grand Prize, echoes the struggle of women composers in the 19th and 20th centuries to assert themselves beyond the private sphere, in a musical world long dominated by men, and to challenge the notion of a so-called “feminine” style of composition.

Program:
Bonis, White, Del Riego, Tailleferre, L. Boulanger, N. Boulanger, C. Schumann, Gubaidulina.

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Iphigénie en Tauride

Iphigénie en Tauride

Théâtre National de l'Opéra Comique

2nd to 12th November 2025

Role of Diana / Second Priestess

Exiled in Tauris, the priestess Iphigenia is forced to submit to King Thoas, who, terrified by a dream, compels her to sacrifice any stranger who sets foot on the shore. When two Greek warriors are shipwrecked, she is overcome by a strange feeling at the sight of one of them…

In 1774, the year of the coronation of Louis XVI, Gluck settled in Paris, to the great delight of his former pupil, Marie Antoinette. The Académie Royale de Musique was eager to embrace his reformist approach to opera. His French works were met with tremendous success, culminating in the triumph of Iphigénie en Tauride, his final and greatest masterpiece.

After Gluck’s and Lully’s Armide and Cherubini’s Médée, Louis Langrée continues at the Opéra-Comique his exploration of the great tragédies lyriques. Leading one of his favorite scores, he shares the baton with Théotime Langlois de Swarte and brings together Tamara Bounazou, Theo Hoffman, Philippe Talbot, Jean-Fernand Setti, and the choir Les éléments. Wajdi Mouawad directs this poignant drama.

Tragédie lyrique in four acts | Libretto by Nicolas-François Guillard | Premiered at the Académie Royale de Musique (Paris) on 18 May 1779. New production.

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Jaroussky's Academy Opening Concert

Jaroussky's Academy Opening Concert

La Scène Musicale - Seguin Island

Friday, Septembre 19th

Join us for the season launch evening at the Auditorium of La Seine Musicale! Open to all, this unmissable event of the Academy’s season is the perfect opportunity to discover the new Young Talents of the Schubert class through wonderful musical moments, as well as to witness the presentation of instruments to the new Young Apprentices.

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Recital

Recital

Chateau de Parentignat

Friday, August 29th, 2025

From 26 to 29 August 2025, the Château de Parentignat will host its third artists’ residency, organised in partnership with the Fondation Royaumont. The session will bring together the “voice–piano duo” prizewinners of the Clermont-Ferrand International Singing Competition, led by Clermont Auvergne Opéra.

The residency will conclude with a commented concert on Friday 29 August at 6 p.m.. This public presentation will offer audiences a glimpse into the work carried out during the session, through excerpts, first interpretations, and exchanges with the performers.

The programme (lasting 60–70 minutes, without intermission) will feature works by Fauré, Clara Schumann, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Enescu, and Ginastera.

Performers: Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano) and Louis Dechambre (piano, vocal coach), 2025 laureates of the Clermont-Ferrand Competition. Selected for the “Génération Opéra” programme, the duo is developing a career supported by several venues, and their work draws on the tradition of Lied and French mélodie, in dialogue with the wider European repertoire.

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Talents ADAMI Classique 2025

Talents ADAMI Classique 2025

Rouen, Chapelle Corneille

August 23rd, Saturday

We once again welcome the rising stars of the French instrumental and vocal scene. For nearly 30 years, Adami has showcased eight young soloists every year. Now an acclaimed and prestigious label for the artists who receive it, Les Talents Adami Classique are frequently nominated for and awarded prizes at the Victoires de la Musique Classique.

Adami is a professional society serving performing artists: managing rights, defending their interests, providing financial support for projects, and offering career guidance.

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L'orientalisme dans l'opéra français

L'orientalisme dans l'opéra français

Gordes - Jardins de L'hôtel de ville / Lussan

27th and 30th, July 2025

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Orient as it captivated French composers of the 19th century. This exceptional concert offers a musical journey through some of the finest pages of the operatic repertoire, where imagined exoticism blends with the sensuality of timbres and the power of the imagination.

Under the artistic direction of Mathieu Pordoy and presented by Richard Martet, you will hear the voices of Juliette Amirault and Margaux Poguet (sopranos), Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano), Juan-José Medina (tenor), and Benjamin Guilbaud (baritone), accompanied on piano by Maude Le Bourdonnec, Alexia Roth, and Robin Lebervet.

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ADAMI Recital

ADAMI Recital

Ferme de Villefavard

Friday, July 25th

Sima Ouahman | soprano
Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin | mezzo-soprano
Pierre Gennaï | baritone
Ilyes Bouffaden Adolff | oboe
Iris Daverio | flute
Laure Thomas | bassoon
Alessio Zanfardino | harpsichord
Luis González Garrido | saxophone

For several summers now, the Talents Adami Classique have settled at the Ferme de Villefavard for a week-long residency, culminating in an exceptional concert by eight classical artists — a unique opportunity for audiences and professionals alike to discover the full breadth of their talent.

Duration: 1h30
Auditorium
Full price: €25
Reduced price: €20

With the support of the Transmission endowment fund.

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Masterclass with Marianne Crebassa

Masterclass with Marianne Crebassa

Médiathèque Centrale Émile Zola - Montpellier

Saturday, July 12th, 2025 - 2pm

TRANSMISSION AT THE HEART OF THE RADIO FRANCE FESTIVAL PROJECT

A masterclass? A special moment shared between young professionals and established artists—masters, in the truest and finest sense of the word. Behind the term masterclass lie these exceptional encounters whose purpose is to pass on knowledge, inspire, and encourage the next generation.

Born in Béziers, Marianne Crebassa began studying piano at the École de musique in Agde and at the Conservatoire of Sète, before turning to vocal training at the Conservatoire of Montpellier, where she also studied musicology. Spotted by René Koering, she performed rare works such as Fedra by Pizzetti and Zaira by Bellini as part of the Radio France and Montpellier Festival, where she is a frequent guest.

Since then, she has appeared in a wide repertoire ranging from Dorabella (Così fan tutte) to Mélisande and Angelina (La Cenerentola), from Fantasio to Marguerite in La Damnation de Faust, not to mention contemporary music: she created the role of Charlotte Kann in Charlotte Salomon by Marc-André Dalbavie at the Salzburg Festival.

Marianne Crebassa recently recorded Séguédilles (Mompou, Falla, Bizet…) with the Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse conducted by Ben Glassberg, and, together with pianist Fazıl Say, an album entitled Secrets (Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Duparc), which also includes a ballad composed by Fazıl Say.

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Gala Concert “Young International Opera Stars”

Gala Concert “Young International Opera Stars”

Dzintari Concert Hall Jūrmala - Latvia

Thursday, 3rd, July 2025

On 3 July, 2025, seven gifted and promising SIAA Foundation scholarship holders will present their talents to the audience: Lithuanian mezzo Wyss (Sidlauskaite), Lithuanian baritone Romanas Kudriašovas, Chinese soprano Fan Zhou, Chinese tenor Lian Wang, Lithuanian soprano Sandra Sarikovaite, French mezzo Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin and South African bass Msimelelo Mbali. They will perform timeless opera masterpieces – iconic arias by Verdi, Mozart, Bellini, Rossini, Bizet, Donizetti, Puccini, Strauss, and other world opera classics.

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L'Ile de Merlin ou le Monde Renversé

L'Ile de Merlin ou le Monde Renversé

Théâtre National de l'Opéra Comique

24th, 26th, 28th, June 2025

A magical and philosophical tale, L’Île de Merlin or The World Turned Upside Down is a one-act opéra-comique composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck and premiered in Vienna in 1758. The libretto, in French, is a version revised in 1753 by Louis Anseaume of the comedy interwoven with vaudevilles Le Monde renversé, originally created by Lesage and d’Orneval at the Opéra-Comique, Foire Saint-Laurent, in 1718.

Myriam Marzouki’s staging embraces play in all its forms: romantic rivalry and games of seduction, the atmosphere of a casino with dice games... For the duration of this delightfully whimsical performance, the Bizet Hall is transformed into a 1930s café. Like a nod to Tex Avery’s zany cartoons, absurdity and humor engage in dialogue with political critique and social satire.

The modernization of the dialogues by Sébastien Lepotvin for this 2025 production, and the musical updates by Guillemette Daboval and Sammy El Ghadab (artists from the Académie), preserve the rhythm and spirit of the original work, which combines lightheartedness with philosophical depth.

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Génération Opéra Recital

Génération Opéra Recital

Saint-Jean-d'Angély - Salle Eden - 17h

Sunday, 18th of May, 2025

The "Génération Opéra" recital showcases the rising generation of operatic artists through a varied program featuring works by Mozart, Bernstein, Offenbach, and many others. Supported by the Génération Opéra initiative, which promotes emerging talent on the French operatic scene, this concert brings together tenor Abel Zamora, soprano Thaïs Rai-Westphal, and mezzo-soprano Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, accompanied by pianist Louis Dechambre. An evening of artistry, expression, and celebration of the operatic repertoire.

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Récital Bressuire

Récital Bressuire

La Chapelle St-Cyprien - Bressuire

Saturday, 17th may 8:30 PM

As part of Bressuire’s Year of the Arts, the Chapelle Saint Cyprien welcomes you to a special lyric recital. Félix Merle (baritone), Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano), and Félix Moussiegt (piano) invite you on a musical journey through the vocal repertoire.

From Mozart to Gershwin, with pieces by Fauré, Ravel, and Bizet, immerse yourself in a rich and varied program featuring French melodies, German lieder, and great opera arias.

📍 Chapelle Saint Cyprien, Bressuire
🎶 An evening of musical discovery and lyrical emotion

A not-to-be-missed event celebrating the diversity and beauty of lyric art.

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Tribute Evening to Bizet - Recital salle Favart

Tribute Evening to Bizet - Recital salle Favart

Théâtre National de l'Opéra Comique

Wednesday, 14th, May 2025

To mark the 150th anniversary of Carmen, which premiered on March 3, 1875 at the Opéra-Comique, the young artists of the Académie pay tribute to Georges Bizet. A special evening to celebrate one of France’s greatest composers on the very stage where his masterpiece was born, followed by the premiere screening of the documentary Carmen, Birth of a Myth, directed by Jean Rousselot and produced by Arte.

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Musical Thursdays · A Glimpse into Opéra-Comique

Musical Thursdays · A Glimpse into Opéra-Comique

Mursée d'Orsay

Thursday, March, 27th

Musical illustration of the exhibition "Art is in the Street," Musical Thursdays take place in the grand hall. For this special evening, come and discover the soloists of the Opéra-Comique Academy in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

Throughout the "Art is in the Street" exhibition, running from March 18 to July 6, 2025, immerse yourself in the musical ambiance of the Belle Époque: operettas, cabaret, and other surprises await you!

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Spring Recital

Spring Recital

Théâtre National de l'Opéra Comique

Wednesday, 26th March, 2025

Recital Around Gounod

Musical Direction: Mathieu Pordoy

Artists of the Academy:
Piano – Ayano Kamei
Sopranos – Fanny Soyer, Michèle Bréant
Mezzo-Soprano – Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin
Program:

La Colombe, Overture
Faust, “Faites-lui mes aveux” – Siebel’s Aria
Sérénade, Mélodie on a poem by Victor Hugo
Roméo et Juliette, “Je veux vivre” – Juliette’s Waltz
La Reine de Saba, “Comme la naissante Aurore” – Benoni’s Aria
Le Soir, Mélodie on a poem by Alphonse de Lamartine
Faust, “Il ne revient pas” – Marguerite’s Aria
Impromptu for Piano
Mireille, “Le jour se lève” – Andreloun’s Song
Roméo et Juliette, “Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle” – Stéphano’s Aria
La Nonne sanglante, “L’espoir et l’amour” – Arthur’s Couplets
Sapho, “Glycère ici!” – Glycère & Sapho Duo

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Master class Raphaël Pichon

Master class Raphaël Pichon

Opéra Comique - Paris

Thursday, March 20 at 1:00 PM

The program is provisional and subject to change.

Michèle Bréant
“Rossignols amoureux” – A Shepherdess, Hippolyte et Aricie
“Shine, new stars” – A Constellation, Castor et Pollux

Fanny Soyer
“Sad Preparations” – Télaïre, Castor et Pollux
“Sacred Temple” – Aricie, Hippolyte et Aricie

Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin
“I fly, Love” – Abaris, Les Paladins
“What lament in this place” – Phèdre, Hippolyte et Aricie

Flore Royer
“Cease, cruel Love” – Iphise, Dardanus
“Beloved woods” – Sappho, Les Fêtes d’Hébé

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Le Nozze Di Figaro - W. A. Mozart

Le Nozze Di Figaro - W. A. Mozart

CNSMDP - Philharmonie de Paris

13th, 15th and 17th March, 2025

Under the direction of conductor Paul Daniel and with staging by Mariame Clément, the vocal and instrumental students of the Conservatoire de Paris present Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, in coproduction with the Philharmonie de Paris. This opera, the first in the celebrated Mozart-Da Ponte trilogy and inspired by Beaumarchais’ play, offers a unique opportunity for young artists to immerse themselves in the operatic repertoire while gaining professional stage experience. With Paul Daniel, a familiar presence on Europe’s leading opera stages, and Mariame Clément, well-known to Paris audiences through her work at the Opéra de Paris, this production promises a high-quality immersion for emerging talents. Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin is thrilled to perform her debut role as Cherubino in this production.

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A room of one's own: music for Virginia Woolf

A room of one's own: music for Virginia Woolf

Teatro La Maestranza

Saturday, February 1, 2025

In search of Lost Beauty.

In this new season, Rasgando el Silencio returns and returns us to a place where countless women composers should never have been left behind. Instead, they were forgotten and erased from the “official” History of Music.

The female voice is the main protagonist of this fourth series at the Maestranza. These three concerts are a musical journey in search of a beauty which was hidden from us for decades. These composers were not treated fairly, but they never gave up: they changed history. 12 new composers come to this series for the first time to join familiar names for our audience…Amy Beach, Mel Bonis, Cécile Chaminade, Rebecca Clarke or Madeleine Dring.

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Presentation Concert - Génération Opéra

Presentation Concert - Génération Opéra

Bastille Studio

Monday, December 2, 2024

The new 2025-2026 cohort will be introduced during this inaugural concert, marking the start of a two-year journey filled with exciting events. Meet Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, get to know the other members of the cohort, and enjoy an exceptional evening of music.

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Masterclass Sabine Devieihle and Mathieu Pordoy

Masterclass Sabine Devieihle and Mathieu Pordoy

Opéra Comique National Theatre

Saturday, November 9th, 2024

The Opéra Comique opens the doors of its Public Foyer for an intimate and inspiring masterclass led by soprano Sabine Devieilhe and pianist Mathieu Pordoy. The Opéra Comique's young artists will have the privilege of working with Sabine Devieilhe, renowned for her vocal agility and luminous interpretations, along with Mathieu Pordoy, a skilled accompanist and insightful teacher. Together, they will explore the nuances and subtleties of the repertoire, offering the audience a fascinating glimpse into the artistry and dedication that shape the operatic stage.

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Autumn Recital of the Academy

Autumn Recital of the Academy

Opéra Comique National Theatre

Wednesday, 6th November, 2024

The Opéra Comique Academy presents Massenet: A Portrait, a concert exploring the rich and poetic world of Jules Massenet through his melodies and iconic opera arias. The Academy’s young talents, Fanny Soyer, Michèle Bréant, Flore Royer, Vincent Guérin, and Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, accompanied by pianists Ayano Kamei and Flore-Elise Capelier, will perform a selection of duets and arias from Werther, Cendrillon, Manon, and Chérubin. This program celebrates the refinement and expressiveness of French Romantic opera, brought to life by the passion and talent of these promising young artists.

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L'Amour du Chant, Recital

L'Amour du Chant, Recital

Opéra Comique National Theatre

Tuesday, 29th October, 2024

Baritone Stéphane Degout and pianist Cédric Tiberghien, both internationally acclaimed artists, come together for a recital titled L’Amour du Chant, dedicated to the works of British composer George Benjamin. Degout, renowned for his mastery of the lyrical repertoire, and Tiberghien, praised for his sensitivity and contemporary approach to piano, will present a program that intertwines Benjamin’s compositions with those of Debussy and Berg. They will be joined by three young talents from the Opéra Comique Academy: Michèle Bréant (soprano), Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano), and Ayano Kamei (piano).

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Les triomphes du Lyrique

Les triomphes du Lyrique

Foyer des Campagnes, Pézenas

Sunday, 6th October, 2024

The Pézenas Enchantée Festival is a must-see event for lovers of classical music and opera in Occitanie, offering a rich and diverse program each year. Among the highlights is the recital "Les Triomphes du Lyrique," featuring arias and ensembles from operas performed by Noémie Bousquet (soprano), Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano), Mathieu Justine (tenor), Pierre-Yves Cras (baritone), and Anne-Lise Dodelier (piano). The audience will enjoy excerpts from Bizet, Mozart, Rossini, Offenbach, and more, promising an enchanting evening celebrating the greatest masterpieces of opera.

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Masterclass Cyrille Dubois

Masterclass Cyrille Dubois

Opéra Comique National Theatre

Wednesday, 25th September, 2024

Cyrille Dubois, tenor and well known artist of the Opéra Comique, will lead a public masterclass with the house’s academy members on the Opéra Comique' Foyer Public. Bringing his deep understanding and passionate approach to Gabriel Fauré’s works, which he has fully recorded, Cyrille Dubois will guide the young artists of the Academy through the subtleties and depth of the composer’s repertoire. This unique event offers the audience a close look into the art of singing and interpreting Fauré's compositions. The masterclass will also feature Fanny Soyer (soprano), Michèle Bréant (soprano), Flore Royer (mezzo-soprano), Vincent Guérin (tenor), Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano), and Ayano Kamei (piano).

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Masterclass Louis Langrée

Masterclass Louis Langrée

Opéra Comique National Theatre

Saturday, September 21st, 2024

Louis Langrée, director of the Opéra Comique and conductor, invites the academy members of the house to a public masterclass on the Opéra Comique stage as part of the Heritage Day. Drawing from his international experience and passion for teaching, Louis Langrée will share his expertise and musical vision with the young talents of the Academy, offering the public a unique opportunity to witness the art of interpretation and conducting. The event will feature performances by Fanny Soyer (soprano), Michèle Bréant (soprano), Flore Royer (mezzo-soprano), Vincent Guérin (tenor), Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin (mezzo-soprano), and Ayano Kamei (piano).

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Sylvanès Abbey

Tuesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM

SILVANIUM, Symphonic Images of the Forest
• Festival Premiere •
A musical and poetic journey
Poems and music by Christophe GUYARD

"Silvanium" invites us on
a lyrical and instrumental journey immersed in our
forests. Through the texts and music of this secular
oratorio, composer Christophe Guyard pays tribute
to this marvelous nature and expresses our eternal
gratitude to it. Chamber orchestra, mezzo-soprano, narrator
and percussion will take turns voicing the inspired landscapes
or the beings inhabiting the forest, in an atmosphere
where classical writing intertwines with modernity.

Léontine MARIDAT-ZIMMERLIN, mezzo-soprano
DUBOIS-CHAUVET instrumental ensemble
Michel WOLKOWITSKI, narrator
Raphaël LUCAS, percussion
Musical Direction: Christophe GUYARD

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Festival de Lussan

Festival de Lussan

Lussan (Gard)

Wednesday, August 6, and Thursday, August 8, 2024

The Lussan Festival will welcome you from July 31 to August 9, 2024, in this idyllic location.
Find Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin:

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 9:00 PM: Recital with Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, mezzo-soprano, Pierre Gennaï, baritone, and Lola Giry, piano. Program of French melodies. Works by Hahn, Fauré, Gounod, Viardot, Ravel, Yvain, Duparc, Bonis, Puccini, Offenbach, and Messager.

Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7:00 PM: Recital with Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, mezzo-soprano, Pierre Gennaï, baritone, and Lola Giry, piano. Program: operas, comic operas, and operettas. Works by Mozart, Rossini, Strauss.

All performances take place in the village of Lussan. The precise location of each concert is indicated in front of the Castle.

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Var opéras - 7 Concerts with the Toulon Opera

Var opéras - 7 Concerts with the Toulon Opera

Var (see details in the description)

From July 8th to July 19th (see details in the description)

Discover opera for free!

Created last year, Var Opera is the new summer tour organized by the Var Department, in partnership with the Toulon Opera. It aims to promote culture throughout the region and offer high-quality concerts to as many people as possible in Var. This year, seven dates are scheduled, twice as many as last year, and it's still free!

The program includes arias and duets from operas by Bizet, Offenbach, Rossini, Puccini, etc., performed by Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, mezzo-soprano, Yara Kasti, soprano, and Arthur Verdet on piano.

Schedule:

Monday, July 8th in Le Muy, at the leisure park "Jardins du moulin de la Tour"

Tuesday, July 9th in Le Luc-en-Provence, at Place Pasteur

Wednesday, July 10th in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, at the open-air theater "Théâtre de Verdure"

Thursday, July 11th in La Verdière, at the leisure base

Tuesday, July 16th in La Roque-Esclapon, at Place Maxime Perrimond

Thursday, July 18th information to come

Friday, July 19th in Gassin, on the rooftop terrace of the tourist office

Each evening starts at 9:00 PM

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Masterclass Karine Deshayes

Masterclass Karine Deshayes

Boissettes en scène, 17 Chemin des Praillons 77350, Boissettes

From July 1st to July 6th, 2024

Public MasterClass by Karine Deshayes at Boissettes en Scène in Seine-et-Marne.

Restitution concert on July 6th. Featuring Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin and 5 other mezzos:
Amandine Portelli
Anouk Defontenay
Julie Nemer
Sofia Anisimova
Leire VISCARRET

Feel free to come and enjoy the event!

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