Gaëlle Arquez

Mezzo-Soprano

Biography

French mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez is one of the most prominent stars of the opera world. After graduating from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, the young mezzo-soprano made her debut at Opéra National de Paris in Michael Haneke’s production of Don Giovanni (Zerlina) under the direction of Philippe Jordan. Since then, Arquez has established herself on the international stage, performing in leading opera houses worldwide such as the Metropolitan Opera, the Teatro alla Scala, the Opéra National de Paris, London’s Royal Opera House, the Berlin State Opera, Theater an der Wien and the Vienna State Opera. Celebrated early in her career with a 1st prize at the Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera Fellowship competition and a nomination for “Révélation Lyrique” at the Victoires de la Musique, she released her acclaimed debut album “Ardente Flamme” on Deutsche Grammophon in 2017.

Contact

Jonathan Letts
Associate Director

+49 30 166359854
Simone Samuel
Managerial Assistant

+49 30 166359858

News

Kathryn Lewek, Gaëlle Arquez: Idomeneo in Brussels

Kathryn Lewek makes her role debut as Elettra, opposite Gaëlle Arquez as Idamante in Calixto Bieito’s new production of Idomeneo at La Monnaie. Arquez and Lewek join the cast of Joshua Stewart in the title role and Shira Patchornik as Ilia led by Maestro Enrico Onofri. The production premieres on March 10, 2026 with further shows on March 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28.
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Gaelle Arquez: L’Italiana in Algeri Debut at Grand Théâtre de Genève

Mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez makes her eagerly awaited debut as Isabella in Rossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Arquez shares the stage with Nahuel Di Pierro as Mustafa, Maxim Mironov as Lindoro. Conductor Michele Spotti leads the musical direction of Julien Chavaz’ new production. Performances take place from January 23, 25, 28, 30 and February 1,3 and 5.
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Gaëlle Arquez: Dido and Aeneas at Opéra Royal de Versailles

Mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez returns to the Opéra Royal de Versailles in the title role Dido in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. The production by Julien Lubek and Cécile Roussat is conducted by Stefan Plewniak. Arquez shares the stage with Anas Séguin as Aeneas. Performances take place on November 15 and 16.
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Calendar

10
Mar 2026
Brussels -  Idomeneo
La Monnaie
12
Mar 2026
Brussels -  Idomeneo
La Monnaie
14
Mar 2026
Brussels -  Idomeneo
La Monnaie
18
Mar 2026
Brussels -  Idomeneo
La Monnaie
20
Mar 2026
Brussels -  Idomeneo
La Monnaie

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Gaëlle Arquez interprète Carmen sous la Tour Eiffel