The Damnation of Faust: A Quest for Eternal Youth 2025-2026
After thrilling audiences with his interpretation of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique on his last European tour, Rafael Payare tackles The Damnation of Faust. Inspired by Goethe’s great play, Berlioz’s masterpiece is characterized by its powerful orchestral writing and narrative expressiveness. The work tells the tragic story of Faust, who makes a pact with Mephistopheles to secure happiness and Marguerite’s love. Instead, the deal lands Faust in hell while Marguerite is saved. Featuring remarkable orchestration and striking choral passages, this concert will take audiences on an intense and captivating emotional journey. A season opener that is not to be missed!
Artists
Rafael Payare, conductor
Karen Cargill, mezzo-soprano (Marguerite)
Andrew Staples, tenor (Faust)
Sir Willard White, baritone (Méphistophélès)
Ashley Riches, bass-baritone (Brander)
OSM Chorus
Andrew Megill, OSM chorusmaster
Petits Chanteurs de Laval, chorus
Philippe Ostiguy, chorusmaster
Program
Hector Berlioz, The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24 (136 min)
Intermission (20 min)
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