A Christmas Concert at the Oratory – December 16, 2022 LiveEvents December 10, 2022 807 Clavecin en concert presents CHRISTMAS CONCERT A musical celebration of the Nativity A traditional festive Nativity-themed concert. Along with traditional songs that we all love to hear and hum along to are French hymns and carols from different lands. Two emerging and talented singers, baritone Hugo Laporte and mezzo-soprano Rose Naggar-Tremblay, are joined by the Clavecin en concert instrumental ensemble, conducted by Luc Beauséjour. And the superb vocal quartet Ensemble Cochléa treat us to their clever arrangements. Musicians Rose Naggar-Tremblay, Contralto Contralto Rose Naggar-Tremblay began her musical training with the piano and choral singing, then began classical singing at the age of 12 at the preparatory music school at UQAM and then at the Cegep de St-Laurent. She continued her studies at McGill University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance, with a minor in European literature and culture. She joined the Atelier lyrique of the Opéra de Montréal from 2017 to 2020, where she stood out for her dark and velvety voice. Hugo Laporte, Baritone Acclaimed for his elegant singing, his velvety timbre and his outstanding stage presence, young french-Canadian baritone Hugo Laporte regularly performs around Canada, Europe and Asia. He received awards in several competitions, including the “Teatro alla Scala” prize at Belvedere competition in Austria, Grand prize of OSM Manuvie Competition, 1st prize at Canadian Music Competition, 3rd prize at Prix d’Europe and 3rd prize art song at Marmande competition. As the “Young canadian opera hope 2015” award winner, he was offered several grants and engagements by the International opera program “Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques”. Ensemble Cochléa (vocal quartet) Ensemble instrumental Clavecin en concert Luc Beauséjour, Conductor Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:30pm To purchase your tickets visit: www.clavecinenconcert.com Crypt of St. Joseph’s Oratory 3800 Queen-Mary Road, Montreal, QC, Canada