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

Serena Sáenz, Gaëlle Arquez, Rolando Villazón: PAAX Festival in Mexico

Tenor Rolando Villazón, soprano Serena Sáenz, and mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez appear at the PAAX Festival in Mexico, performing with The Impossible Orchestra and the Madrid Community Orchestra and Choir under the baton of Alondra de la Parra. On July 23, Rolando Villazón and Serena Sáenz present ¡Viva la Zarzuela!, a concert celebrating the colour and passion of Spain’s beloved zarzuela tradition. On July 24, Serena Sáenz and Gaëlle Arquez perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” On July 26, Gaëlle Arquez stars as Carmen in a semi-staged performance of Bizet’s opera with the adapted title @Carmen. The Reel Story, alongside Arturo Chacón-Cruz as Don José. On July 30, Serena Sáenz and Gaëlle Arquez join Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, once again under the direction of Alondra de la Parra. All performances take place in the Diego Hall.
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Gaëlle Arquez: La Cenerentola at the Paris Opera

Mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez returns to Opéra national de Paris as Angelina in Rossini’s La Cenerentola. She takes to the stage at the Palais Garnier joining a distinguished cast that includes Lawrence Brownlee as Don Ramiro, under the musical direction of Enrique Mazzola. Guillaume Gallienne’s acclaimed production brings fresh wit and emotional depth to Rossini’s beloved […]
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Gaëlle Arquez: Spanish Night in Freiburg

Gaëlle Arquez stars in the opening concert of the 2026 Münsterplatz Concerts in Freiburg, Spanish Night. Joined by the Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor André de Ridder, she brings the passion, drama, and unforgettable melodies of Bizet’s Carmen to Freiburg’s historic Münsterplatz in a spectacular open-air performance on June 9.
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Calendar

24
Jul 2026
Cancún -  Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”
Diego Hall, Hotel Xcaret Arte
26
Jul 2026
Cancún -  @Carmen. The Reel Story
Diego Hall, Hotel Xcaret Arte
30
Jul 2026
Cancún -  Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Diego Hall, Hotel Xcaret Arte
04
Sep 2026
San Lorenzo de El Escorial -  Mahler’s Symphony No. 2
El Escorial
04
Oct 2026
Berlin -  Carmen
Deutsche Oper Berlin

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Gaëlle Arquez interprète Carmen sous la Tour Eiffel