The cellist Chloé Dominguez plays on a Lorenzo Carcassi cello from 1745.
Composer Biography
André Gagnon (1936-2020), the composer of Nelligan, had a solo career starting in the 1970s, composed film and television scores, and accompanied popular singers, developing a loyal fanbase in Japan.
Compositional Technique
This album presents a chamber version of Nelligan, arranged for two pianos and cello by Anthony Rozankovic, a version developed in close collaboration with the composer André Gagnon.
Composer Biography
Michel Tremblay, who wrote the libretto for Nelligan, is a prolific novelist, chronicler, and playwright whose works are performed worldwide, making him one of the most important writers of his generation.
Composition History
The opera Nelligan, with music by André Gagnon and libretto by Michel Tremblay, premiered in February and March 1990 in Québec and Montréal.
Performer Biography
Dominique Côté, a baritone, has performed the role of young Nelligan in all productions of the opera since 2005 and has a discography including several world premieres.
Critical Reception
In the autumn of its premiere year, 1990, the opera Nelligan won a Félix prize for best show of the year.
