Soprano Jeanne Gérard is one of the three finalists in the “Révélations” (Rising Stars) category of the 28th edition of the Victoires de la Musique Classique competition.
The finalists in all categories performed in the Concert des Révélations at Salle Gaveau on 13 January – you can watch Jeanne singing the aria “Je suis encore tout étourdi” from Massenet’s Manon here, and Liù's aria "Tu che di gel sei cinta" from Turandot here.
Her performance in the competition so far has received excellent reviews:
“Jeanne Gérard embodies the future of classical singing in France”
Opera Online
"Since her performance at the Chorégies d’Orange, it has been hard not to notice the potential of this well tempered and charismatic lyric soprano”
Diapason
"Jeanne Gérard is exceptionally moving with her shimmering lyric soprano and her dazzling acting, promising a great Violetta to come"
Forum Opéra
Members of the public can vote for their favourite in the “Révélations” category until 16 February here.
The winners will be announced at the Cérémonie des Victoires at the Auditorium de Lyon on 24 February, which will be broadcast live on France 3 and France Musique. Read more about the Victoires de la Musique Classique here.
Photo credit: Nelly Portal