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Lysianne Tremblay

Academic title(s): 

Course Instructor (Voice)

Lysianne Tremblay
Department: 
Music Performance
Area(s): 
Voice
Contact Information
Email address: 
lysianne.tremblay2 [at] mcgill.ca
Instrument(s): 
Voice
Group: 
Faculty
Course Instructor
Biography: 

Mezzo-soprano | Voice Instructor

Praised by the Austrian press for her moving and vocally convincing portrayal of Cenerentola, Qu矇bec mezzo-soprano Lysianne Tremblay joins McGills Schulich School of Music with nearly three decades of international performance and acclaimed teaching expertise. A Schulich School of Music alumna, she brings to the School the richness of her European background and a student-centred approach that reflects her vibrant personality.

Excellence in Training and International Recognition

After completing both a Master of Music in Voice and Opera and an Artist Diploma at McGills Schulich School of Music, Lysianne pursued advanced studies at the prestigious Musikhochschule Augsburg-N羹rnberg with soprano Edith Wiens, earning a Meisterklassendiplom. The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Qu矇bec and the Jeunesses Musicales du Canada Foundation awarded her scholarships. She has won several prestigious awards, including first prize in the Canadian Music Competition and twice in the Radio-Canada Young Artists Competition. The KamouraskaRivi癡re-du-Loup school board presented her with an honorary diploma recognizing the international impact of her career.

International Opera Career and Versatility

For over a decade, Lysianne honed her skills on the stages of prestigious European opera houses. As a member of the esteemed Tiroler Landestheater ensemble in Innsbruck from 2005 to 2011, she had the privilege of receiving mentorship from renowned director Brigitte Fassbaender. She worked with esteemed directors such as Peer Boysen, Marina Wandruschka, Heinz Zednik, Renato Zanella, and Fran癟ois Racine. These experiences led to regular performances at both the Vienna Volksoper and the Salzburg Landestheater.

She is known for flawlessly performing the complex embellishments of Angelina (La Cenerentola) and Rosina (Il Barbiere di Siviglia), showing off her mastery of Rossinis coloratura roles. Her extensive repertoire showcases remarkable stylistic adaptability, ranging from the virtuosic bel canto to the dramatic intensity of Wagner. Her roles include Octavian (Der Rosenkavalier), Dorabella (Cos穫 fan tutte), Cherubino (Le Nozze di Figaro), Stefano (Rom矇o et Juliette), Orlovsky (Die Fledermaus), Maddalena (Rigoletto), Nicklausse (Les Contes d'Hoffmann), H瓣nsel (H瓣nsel und Gretel), Lola (Cavalleria Rusticana), and Flosshilde (Das Rheingold).

In 2023, she performed as Suzuki in Madama Butterfly at the Op矇ra de Qu矇bec, a role she approached with both precision and sensitivity.

Prestigious Collaborations and Chamber Music Excellence

A versatile artist performing in seven languages (French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Korean), she has distinguished herself on the most remarkable stages, including Viennas Musikverein and Konzerthaus, the Berlin Philharmonie and Lyons Auditorium. Her artistic journey has led her to work with renowned orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg, under the baton of celebrated conductors such as Cornelius Meister, Sascha Goetzel, Jochen Rieder, Dietfried Bernet, Clelia Cafiero, Francesco Angelico, Kevin John Edusei, Adrian Kelly, and Nicolas Chalvin.

She particularly excels in the recital and concert repertoire of orchestral works, where her subtlety of nuance and musical intelligence find their full expression. An emblematic figure of the Sainte-P矇tronille Chamber Music Festival and the Rendez-vous musical de Laterri癡re, she interprets with equal mastery the masterworks of German lieder, French art songs, and Italian and Spanish repertoires.

Pedagogical Excellence and Advanced Specialization

Having taught intermittently since the beginning of her career and full-time for over a decade, Lysianne now devotes her international expertise to training the next generation. She teaches as a professor at Universit矇 Laval and coordinates the Musical Theatre program at C矇gep de Sainte-Foy. She previously taught at the Conservatoire de musique de Saguenay and served as Academic Coordinator of the Acad矇mie du Domaine Forget in Charlevoix.

Her warm and positive pedagogical approach, focused on the unique needs of each student, reflects her philosophy of supporting not only technical development but also personal and artistic growth. She mentors students at all levels, from college through doctoral studies, plus professionals in rehabilitative voice training, an advanced technical specialization that demonstrates her in-depth expertise in vocal physiology.

Passing On an Artistic Legacy

Honoured as an ambassador for C矇gep de La Pocati癡re, Lysianne Tremblay embodies Qu矇becs artistic excellence on the international stage. Her return to the Schulich School of Music represents remarkable mutual enrichment. The institution that instructed her now benefits from her unique international expertise. She reconnects with her academic roots to share a remarkable synthesis between European lyric tradition and North American artistic vitality. Her exemplary career makes her an inspiring figure for the young artists she trains with dedication and the vibrant stage energy that characterizes her.

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