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Gabrielle Philiponet
2019
Micaëla
Carmen
Georges Bizet
Venue
Opéra de Metz
Staging
Paul-Emile Fourny
Conductor
José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
Cast
Mireille Lebel (Carmen), Sébastien Guèze (Don José), Régis Mengus (Escamillo)
Reviews
Forum Opéra
Admired in the recent Bastille production, Gabrielle Philiponet makes a successful transition from Frasquita to Micaëla. She stands out for her ease of manner and the freshness of both her voice and her acting. Tender and reserved in her duet with Don José, she delivers her aria 'Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante' with exemplary poise...
ConcertoNet - Emmanuel Andrieu
A superb Marguerite in Faust at Saint-Étienne recently, Gabrielle Philiponet imbues her character with moving generosity, conveying—through the quiver of her vocal line—all the sensitivity and lyricism of a major role...
Olyrix.com - Céline Wadoux
Fresh from her portrayal of Frasquita this season at the Bastille—in the revival of Calixto
Bieito’s production—soprano Gabrielle Philiponet steps up to the role of Micaëla. Acting
as an emissary for Don José’s mother rather than merely a demure young woman, she combines powerful high notes with a seamless transition into her lower register. She
imbues her mounting despair with heart-rending high notes and a vibrato infused with just the right amount of emotion...
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