This opera is the first opera in "joual," a working-class Quebec French dialect, and celebrates the 80th birthday of author and playwright Michel Tremblay.
Composition History
This opera is based on Michel Tremblay's 1984 play "Albertine en cinq temps," which features a 70-year-old woman reliving her memories at different stages of her life.
Composer Biography
Michel Tremblay, the author of the original play, was raised primarily by women, and his work reflects the confidences shared by his mother, grandmother, and godmother.
Performer Biography
Catherine Major, the composer and musical director for this album, has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Coup de cœur from the Académie Charles-Cros and a Jutra for Best film score.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at the Domaine Forget concert hall in Saint-Irénée, Quebec, from September 16 to 18, 2022.
Cultural Impact
The character of Albertine, from Michel Tremblay's play, embodies the archetype of the Quebec Catholic mother from the working-class environment of the pre-Quiet Revolution period.
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