Gaëlle Arquez

Mezzo-Soprano

Biography

French mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez is one of the most prominent rising stars of the opera world. After graduating from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, the young mezzo-soprano made her debut at the Opéra Bastille in Michael Haneke’s 2013 version of Don Giovanni (Zerlina) under the direction of Philippe Jordan. Ever since, she has been frequently invited to sing in many of the most renowned opera houses in the world. Nominated “Révélation Lyrique” at the “Victoires de la Musique 2011”, Gaëlle Arquez released her highly anticipated debut recording “Ardente Flamme” for Deutsche Grammophon in 2017.

Contact

Jonathan Letts
Associate Director

+49 30 166359854
Liliia Salpeter
Artist Manager

+49 30 166359856
Simone Samuel
Managerial Assistant

+49 30 166359858

News

Gaëlle Arquez: L’Ancêtre in Monte-Carlo

Mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez performs a concert version of Saint-Saëns’ L’Ancêtre with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo under the baton of Kazuki Yamada. Arquez takes the role of Vanina and is joined on stage by soprano Jennifer Holloway, soprano Hélène Carpentier, tenor Julien Henric, baritone Michael Arivony and baritone Matthieu Lécroart. The concert will take place on October 6 at the Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco.
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Gaëlle Arquez: Opéra Comique’s Carmen at the Edinburgh International Festival

Mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez returns to her signature role as Carmen with the Opéra Comique at the Edinburgh International Festival 2024 in cooperation with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. The new production of Bizet's masterpiece is brought to the stage by conductor Louis Langrée and director Andreas Homoki. The performances take place at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre on August 4, 6 and 8.
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Gaëlle Arquez: Rossini’s Stabat Mater in Montpellier

Mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez sings Rossini’s Stabat Mater with Orchestre national Montpellier Occitanie and the choir Chœur de l’opéra national de montpellier under the musical direction of Clelia Cafiero. Arquez is joined on stage by soprano Pretty Yende, tenor Magnus Dietrich and bass Michele Pertusi. The concert takes place on July 17 in Opéra Berlioz in Montpellier.
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Calendar

07
Dec 2024
Berlin  -  Carmen
Staatsoper Unter den Linden
10
Dec 2024
Berlin  -  Carmen
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13
Dec 2024
Berlin  -  Carmen
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21
Dec 2024
Berlin  -  Carmen
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27
Dec 2024
Berlin  -  Carmen
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Videos

Gaëlle Arquez interprète Carmen sous la Tour Eiffel